Site Manager - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading property development and construction company in Gauteng is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join their growing team.

This role is ideally suited to a strong construction professional with extensive site-based experience managing building projects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily site operations and ensuring smooth project execution
• Coordinating project schedules, construction programmes, and workflow planning
• Managing subcontractors, labour teams, plant, and materials on site
• Monitoring project costs, budget performance, and resource utilisation
• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with specifications
• Enforcing health, safety, environmental, and security procedures on site
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Leading and mentoring site personnel while maintaining discipline and productivity
• Chairing site meetings and maintaining accurate site records and reporting
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Requirements

• BSc/BTech/National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Building, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
• Minimum 10 years’ construction industry experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Strong building construction project experience
• Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site coordination
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• Knowledge of quality management systems and construction testing procedures
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and PandG management
• Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation and environmental compliance
• Effective planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring capabilities
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing subcontractors and site administration processes
• Proficiency in project reporting and construction documentation

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

• 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: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: ***email_hidden***

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Market Related

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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.