Site Manager (Fixed-term Contract) - Midrand, Gauteng (DR Congo project)
Our client located in
Midrand, Gauteng is seeking a motivated and experienced
Site Manager to join our team for a
6- month contract in the DRC , with a focus on solar farm construction. Our client specializes in construction, 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:
- Assisting project managers with work planning and organization.
- Managing the delivery of construction materials.
- Organizing staff work schedules and overseeing site operations.
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.
- Maintaining records and preparing site reports.
- Attending site management meetings.
- Evaluating performance and providing constructive feedback.
- Resolving employee issues and disputes.
- Analyzing engineering drawings and technical documentation to guide construction processes.
- Implementing projects according to safety (ISO14001), environmental (ISO18001), quality (ISO9001), and electrical standards (IEC, IEEE, BS, SANS).
- Managing onsite project resources, including contractors, tools, equipment, and budget.
- Overseeing the project schedule to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
- Reporting project updates, milestones, and potential risks to the project manager and stakeholders, including submitting weekly and monthly reports.
Requirements - 10+ years of proven experience as a Site Manager or Site Supervisor in the HV Electrical Construction industry, with 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 license.
Please note that only experienced candidates will be considered and contacted.
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