Job Description

Job Title: Site Agent - Pump Stations 

Location:  Site-Based, Thabazimbi, South Africa

Project Type: Large-Scale Municipal Water Infrastructure DB + Unit Price Contract Project  (Owner: Government Agency)

Contract Duration: 3 – 4 Years

1. Overview

An international frontrunner in infrastructure development is set to initiate a revolutionary and mammoth water project in Limpopo. Join a dynamic team committed to engineering excellence and sustainable development in one of South Africa’s most ambitious water infrastructure endeavors. This role is focused on managing the construction and commissioning of mechanical and electrical components for large-scale pump stations. The Site Agent will ensure that all civil, mechanical, and E&I installations meet quality, safety, and functional standards within an integrated bulk water pipeline system.

2. What You’ll Do

• Lead on-site construction activities for pump stations, coordinating between civil, mechanical, and E&I teams to ensure schedule and specification compliance.
• Oversee civil works including site clearance, construction of pump wells, control rooms, and ancillary structures to project specifications.
• Supervise mechanical installations, including centrifugal pumps, piping systems, valves, cranes, and HVAC systems for operational readiness.
• Manage the electrical, control, and instrumentation works such as high-voltage switchgear, SCADA integration, fire detection systems, and VSDs.
• Implement site-based safety protocols, conduct regular training and inspections, and proactively mitigate safety risks.
• Act as the liaison between construction teams, design consultants, project supervision teams, and client representatives; ensure clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate with community stakeholders to resolve disturbances and maintain positive local engagement.
• Maintain construction documentation, submit progress, quality, and safety reports, and archive technical records in line with company requirements.

3. What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment in bulk water pipeline projects, specifically pump stations.
• Experience must include rotating equipment, pumps, related piping systems, HVAC installations, and commissioning.
• Exposure to electrical installations, including motors, VSDs, and electrical reticulation systems.
• Qualification in a relevant trade, or diploma/degree (NQF Level 6 or equivalent) in Construction Management or Engineering. Foreign qualifications must be SAQA-accredited.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP (advantageous).
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on site and deliver technically complex pump station infrastructure.
• Willingness to be site-based in Limpopo for the duration of the project.

4. What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a landmark municipal water infrastructure project with tangible socio-economic impact.
• A challenging and rewarding site-based role with autonomy and strategic influence.
• Multicultural, high-performance team environment.