Site Agent

**(2x) Site Agents - Construction Industry (JHB)**

**Purpose of Position**:
**Requirements**:

- Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction or equivalent
- 5 - 6 years’ experience in construction or civil industry
- Registered with the SACPMP
- Matric certificate
- Code 8 Driver’s License
- Aptitude in math
- Ability to communicate and report effectively
- Proven experience as construction foreman
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OSH guidelines
- Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in training new employees and helping them as they learn new tasks.
- Giving clear directions to workers as to what needs to be done to avoid repetitive mistakes by the workers.
- Making sure company rules are followed by staff members and applied consistently.
- Ensure all site resource (labour, machinery, materials, sub-contractors etc) are effectively utilised and monitored to achieve timely completion of projects.
- Maintain good relationships with clients and subcontractors.
- Monitor subcontractor employee’s performance against targets and bill of quantities.
- Ensure claims for subcontractors are measured and done accurately.
- Ensure the daily programming of all site works is performed in accordance with the project program.
- Plan and review overall status of project(s) on an ongoing basis in conjunction with the Site Engineer and Contracts Manager.
- Ensure the Project Manager is promptly provided with any relevant documentation received from either the client or authorities.
- Take accurate records and measurements of work done on site and report it to site manager.
- Identify and record any possible variations to the contract, ensuring the Project Manager / Contract Manager is promptly notified.
- Ensure the Purchasing Officer /Logistics Officer is provided with sufficient notice when plant and equipment are free to go to another site.
- Upon completion of task, ensure all appropriate hired in plant and equipment is promptly off hired.
- Submit accurate plant and material sheets to the creditors and financial departments.
- Ensure that clock cards are handed in to payroll / HR as per the agreed deadline.
- Assist site manager in minimising costs and working according to bill of quantities.
- Ensure jobs are completed on time.
- Monitor labour performance according to set standard of expected timelines.
- Evaluate quickest and easiest way to complete a job without sacrificing quality of the work being done.
- Hold the weekly job site safety meeting and toolbox talks, record of it in the log for future references.
- Monitor site compliance with Health and Safety.
- Work with safety officers and safety reps.
- Ensure safety file is in order.
- Ensure tools are brought back from job sites (small tools/hand tools).

**Key Behavioural Dimensions and Skills**:
Ÿ Good time management

Ÿ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ÿ Ability to work independently as well as a team player.

Ÿ Good planning skills

Ÿ Effective problem-solving skills

**Closing Date**: 19 September 2025

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction or equivalent? - Specify
- Do you have 5 - 6 years’ experience in construction or civil industry? - specify
- Are you registered with the SACPMP?
- Do you have in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OSH Guidelines?
- Do you have proven experience as a construction foreman?
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Are you able to to read drawings, plans and blueprints?
- Do you have an understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems?

Work Location: In person