Job Description

Job Title: Site Agent - Structures

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 dedicated to overseeing the construction of key reinforced concrete structures within the bulk water system, such as balancing reservoirs, break pressure reservoirs, and valve chambers. The Site Agent will manage all structural works on-site and ensure quality, safety, and coordination with adjacent systems.

2. What You’ll Do

• Manage the on-site construction of structural works, coordinating activities among various teams and resolving construction issues in real time.
• Supervise construction of reinforced concrete structures including reservoirs, chambers, and related water infrastructure components.
• Oversee material supply, site preparation, shuttering, rebar fixing, concrete works, and curing to meet structural specifications and timelines.
• Coordinate installation of supporting electrical and control systems, ensuring basic power supply and instrumentation are in place.
• Ensure integration and smooth interfaces with adjoining facilities such as pipelines, pump stations, or instrumentation chambers.
• Implement and maintain a site safety management system; conduct safety briefings, patrols, and hazard elimination routines.
• Serve as the point of contact for design consultants, supervision engineers, and project owners; address design queries and site instructions.
• Engage with local community stakeholders to manage disturbances and maintain constructive relationships.
• Compile, submit, and archive all relevant documentation related to construction progress, material compliance, quality assurance, and safety reporting.

3. What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the construction of reinforced concrete structures for bulk water systems such as pump stations, reservoirs, and valve chambers.
• Qualification in a relevant trade, or a 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).
• Demonstrated ability to manage structural works with technical precision and timeline discipline.
• Proven experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors on large-scale infrastructure sites.
• Solid knowledge of concrete design, formwork, rebar detailing, and quality assurance practices.
• 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.