Site Manager

Our client, located in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking a motivated and experienced site manager to join the team for a six-month to one-year contract in the DRC, focusing on solar farm construction. The client specialises in construction and consulting services and is expanding into the Independent Power Producer (IPP) market.

As a site manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring high standards in safety, environmental compliance, and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers with work planning and organisation.
• Manage the delivery of construction materials.
• Organise staff work schedules and oversee site operations.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Maintain records and prepare site reports.
• Attend site management meetings.
• Evaluate performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Resolve employee issues and disputes.
• Analyse engineering drawings and technical documentation to guide construction processes.
• Implement projects according to safety (ISO14001), environmental (ISO18001), quality (ISO9001), and electrical standards (IEC, IEEE, BS, SANS).
• Manage onsite project resources, including contractors, tools, equipment, and budget.
• Oversee the project schedule to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Report project updates, milestones, and potential risks to the project manager and stakeholders, including submitting weekly and monthly reports.

Requirements:

• Over 10 years of proven experience as a site manager or site supervisor in the HV electrical construction industry, with a preference for candidates with solar PV construction experience.
• Strong track record in managing and supervising construction and installation projects.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Strong time management and decision-making skills, especially under pressure.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Willingness to work in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Please note that only experienced candidates will be considered and contacted.

Apply now!
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Posted on 21 Oct 09:13, Closing date 20 Nov