Site Administrator (Building Construction) – Cape Town

Hire Resolve’s client, a dynamic and leading construction company recognized for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, is currently seeking a Site Administrator for a limited duration contract based in Cape Town. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable team in the construction sector, supporting operations and ensuring effective administration control on site.

Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Consolidate approved timesheets fortnightly for HR submission, including signed leave forms for staff and labour.

• Manage and control requisitions, ensuring accurate cost allocations, and report potential losses, re-work costs, and anomalies to the Site Agent and Quantity Surveyor.

• Ensure essential services (IT, electricity, water, and telephone) are functional, monitored, and promptly reported for faults.

• Continuously update and maintain the asset register, submitting approved updates to Head Office monthly.

• Facilitate communication between Site, Suppliers, Head Office, and stakeholders by drafting necessary correspondence.

• Maintain accurate records of all site functions, including drawings, finance, administration, meetings, disciplinary records, site instructions, and claims.

• Distribute and record drawings for subcontractors in the Drawings Register.

• Implement effective systems and processes to manage Stores effectively and maintain registers.

• Assist the Site Agent in controlling plant and equipment deployment using optimal cost control methods.

Management Control and Systems

• Understand and implement the Group’s SHEQ Policy & Procedures and relevant Codes of Practice, supporting the Safety Officer on site to meet standards.

Reports

• Compile weekly timesheet reports for the Quantity Surveyor on labour allocations, hours worked, and cost allocations.

• Assist the Site Agent with compiling and submitting internal and external progress reports.

Stakeholder Relations

• Maintain and build strong working relationships with all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in administration or construction management.

• Minimum of 10 years of site procurement and clerical work on a construction/building site.

• Strong understanding of cost control systems, document control, and contract management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of SHEQ policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa Meyer at [email protected]
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
•  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.