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

• Oversee the day-to-day on-site management of pipeline construction activities, coordinating work between different teams and resolving operational issues.
• Supervise all phases of pipeline construction including site clearance, trenching, welding, laying, and installation of pipeline accessories such as valves and flow meters.
• Ensure quality control of pipeline installation, including verification of depth, slope, connection methods, and material inspections.
• Manage the installation and functioning of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems laid along the pipeline, including power supply and fibre optic infrastructure.
• Coordinate alignment with associated pumping stations, reservoirs, and other infrastructure interfaces to ensure seamless integration.
• Enforce safety policies through implementation of safety management systems, staff training, routine site patrols, and elimination of potential hazards.
• Serve as the communication link between the site and external stakeholders, including design consultants, the owner’s team, and the local community to address construction-related disruptions.
• Maintain accurate records, compile progress and compliance reports, and submit data to relevant departments.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of construction experience on ≥800 mm ND welded buried steel pipeline infrastructure projects, with a minimum pipeline length of 20 km.
• Fluency/First Language Afrikaans is a big advantage.
• Qualification in a relevant trade, or a degree/diploma (or equivalent) in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of civil pipeline construction specifications, welding and installation standards, and interface requirements with M&E infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, teams, and project quality control on complex pipeline sites.
• Familiarity with safety compliance systems and on-site stakeholder engagement.
• 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.