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Construction Manager Site Agent – Civil Construction

RPO Recruitment


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

A reputable civil construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Site Agent to oversee and deliver civil engineering projects. This opportunity is suited to a strong leader with proven site and project management experience across pipelines earthworks roads concrete works and reservoirs.

The successful candidate will manage construction activities project programmes site teams subcontractors quality safety and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in accordance with contractual and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan coordinate and manage civil construction projects from site establishment through to completion.
  • Oversee pipelines earthworks roads concrete works reservoirs and related civil infrastructure activities.
  • Manage site teams subcontractors plant materials and daily construction operations.
  • Develop and monitor project programmes using MS Project.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings specifications SANS 1200 GCC and contractual requirements.
  • Monitor project progress productivity quality costs and deadlines.
  • Coordinate with clients consultants subcontractors suppliers and project stakeholders.
  • Maintain project records reports site documentation and contractual correspondence.
  • Promote compliance with health safety environmental and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

  • BEng BSc BTech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Minimum 58 years construction management experience on civil projects.
  • Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP will be advantageous.
  • Proven civil construction project management experience involving pipelines earthworks roads concrete works and reservoirs.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods and standards including SANS 1200 and GCC.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and project management software particularly MS Project.
  • Excellent leadership communication planning and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans.
  • Valid drivers license.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a practical and results-driven civil construction professional with the leadership skills to manage people programmes and site operations effectively. Strong technical knowledge sound contractual awareness and proven delivery across varied civil works are essential.

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh ) at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: or email us your CV:

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RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions specifically tailored to our valued clients.

RPO focuses on select market segments namely Engineering Finance Supply Chain Manufacturing Information Technology and Mining.

With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry RPO has access to many high-caliber candidates across various industries all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to bigger and better career paths.

Required Experience:

Manager