Job title: Site Agent – Structures – Water Infrastructure
Job type: Contract
Industry: Renewables
Skills: Construction Management Engineering Team Coordination Infrastructure Development
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Thabazimbi
Job published: 16-05-2025
Job ID: 34320

Job Description

Location: Thabazimbi

Duration: 3-5 year project

 

Overview

We’re looking for a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in South Africa’s water infrastructure sector — someone who understands the nuances of long-standing stakeholder relationships, is fluent in Afrikaans, and brings deep technical insight shaped by years of hands-on delivery.

 

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.

 

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.
  • Fluency/First Language Afrikaans is a big advantage.
  • 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.

 

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.