Electrical & Instrumentation Site Supervisor
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Primary Function Site Supervision, Safety & Contractor Management
- Provide construction management supervision of installation contractors throughout the construction phase to ensure compliance with client requirements.
- Ensure strict adherence by contractors to mandatory safety processes, statutory regulations, and lock-out procedures across all execution works.
- Liaise and coordinate construction activities, addressing and resolving technical queries arising from drawings or specifications.
- Monitor and report contractor performance, program milestones, and contractual obligations, implementing corrective actions when key dates are compromised.
- Attend weekly construction progress meetings with contractors, project multidisciplinary teams, and the client.
- Review and approve contractor Quality Assurance Plans; inspect completed installation modules and sign off on contractor QA documentation.
- Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and snag lists where necessary, verifying sign-offs upon completion.
- Administer Site Variation Requests (SVRs) and Variation Orders (VOs) in accordance with client procedures.
- Assist in site measurements, monthly progress claims, and contractor claims for additional work.
- Coordinate handovers between contractors and the commissioning team, assisting with commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Coordinate deliveries of free-issue materials, oversee offloading, and enforce inspection, receiving, and storage controls.
- Verify that contractors maintain rigorous inventory controls and records for all issued materials.
- Ensure accurate redline drawings are compiled on-site and transferred to the drawing office for final as-built updates.
- Collate, sign off, and deliver all construction QA data packs to project engineers and the client.
What youll need
- Technical qualification (Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline; Project Management Diploma is an advantage).
- Minimum of 10+ years proven track record in E&I site supervision and construction management.
- Proven track record working for EPCM consultants on major projects within the mining industry.
- Strong working understanding of electrical MV/LV reticulation, switchgear, cabling, and industrial instrumentation systems.
- Strong organizational, planning, and leadership capabilities; excellent communication and dispute-resolution skills; high precision and attention to detail; and the ability to work independently to manage competing priorities on-site.
- Valid license and own vehicle.
- No criminal record
- Medically fit to pass site medicals
What is in it for you?
- Salary: Market related, based on experience and qualifications.
- Logistics Support: Accommodation, meals, or a daily allowance provided by the company.
- Impact: Direct leadership role driving quality execution, safety, and operational readiness on large-scale mining capital projects.
- Collaboration: Work alongside industry-leading multidisciplinary engineers, contractors, and project teams.
A Few Things to Know
- This is a site-based contract position deployed across regional mining operations (e.g., Thabazimbi, Rustenburg, Mooinooi, or Steelpoort).
- Flexibility to work rotational site hours and adapt to active construction schedules is required.
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