Civils Construction Manager
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Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Civils Construction Manager
Lead a long-term road infrastructure project in rural KwaZulu-Natal
Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal 7AM 5PM Salary relative to experience
About Our Client
Our client is a construction company delivering a major road infrastructure project in KwaZulu-Natal. The business is responsible for the upgrade of a 20 km gravel-to-tar road including large concrete bridge structures and associated civil works. This is a long-term site-based project with a strong focus on delivery coordination and on-the-ground leadership.
The Role: Civils Construction Manager
The Civils Construction Manager will take full responsibility for managing and delivering a large-scale road upgrade project located approximately 50 km outside of Ladysmith. The role exists to ensure all construction activities teams and structures are effectively coordinated to meet an aggressive two-year completion target within the framework of a four-year contract. This is a hands-on site-focused role requiring strong civil construction expertise and the ability to operate in a multilingual site environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Minimum 8 10 years of experience managing road construction projects including gravel-to-tar conversions
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Direct and oversee all on-site construction activities for the road upgrade project
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Manage the construction of two major concrete bridge structures
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Oversee the delivery of culverts and drainage infrastructure
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Ensure project progress aligns with the targeted two-year completion timeline
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Conduct and actively participate in site meetings held primarily in Zulu
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Coordinate daily operations between site teams and senior management
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Monitor construction quality sequencing and on-site performance
About You
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Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification
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Proven experience in road construction and concrete bridge structures
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SACPCMP registration preferred
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Proficient in Zulu or Xhosa with Zulu strongly preferred
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Willing and able to be based near Ladysmith for the full project duration
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Comfortable working in a remote site-based environment
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Strong leadership and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary site teams
Compensation and Benefits
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Competitive salary relative to experience and value
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Company-provided accommodation either on-site B&B or housing in town
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Company bakkie available with preference for own vehicle in exchange for a vehicle and fuel allowance
Key Skills
- Abinitio
- Cobol
- Environmental Consultancy
- Facility Management
- Insulation
- Asic
