Candidate Requirements

The Civil Site Agent is responsible for the overall management, technical execution, and commercial efficiency of on-site concrete and structural works, with a specialized focus on waterproofing integrity and high-quality finishing.

Moving beyond basic supervision, this role requires an engineering-minded, highly organized leader who will take ownership of the site program, manage resource allocation (labour, plant, and materials), ensure absolute compliance with SANS 1200 specifications, and act as the primary technical liaison between the ground teams, Resident Engineers, and Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Management & Program Execution

• Daily Operations: Plan, schedule, and manage day-to-day site operations for major structural concrete and civil works.

• Look-Ahead Programming: Translate the master project schedule into weekly/3-week look-ahead programs to ensure milestones are met.

• Resource Optimization: Coordinate and optimize the allocation of labour, specialized subcontractors, materials, and in-house plant hire machinery.

• Drawings & Specs: Review, interpret, and implement complex engineering drawings, reinforcement schedules (bending schedules), and technical specifications.

2. Specialized Concrete & Waterproofing Oversight

• Quality Pouring & Curing: Oversee complex concrete placements, ensuring correct mix designs, slump tests, compaction/vibration, and curing methodologies are strictly followed.

• Finishing Quality: Guarantee architectural and structural concrete finishes meet or exceed project requirements, minimizing defects or need for remedial grinding/patching.

• Waterproofing Systems: Manage the strict application, inspection, and sign-off of specialized waterproofing systems and joint sealants (especially critical for water-retaining structures).

• Defect Remediation: Proactively identify potential structural issues, cold joints, or honeycomb defects, and implement approved engineering repair methods.

3. Commercial & Resource Management

• Cost Control: Track material yields (concrete volumes ordered vs. placed) to drastically minimize waste and manage cost variances.

• Plant Tracking: Monitor internal and external plant hours to maximize utilization and site efficiency.

• Subcontractor Claims: Measure and verify work completed by subcontractors for monthly payment valuations.

4. Quality Control, SANS 1200 & Compliance

• SANS 1200 Compliance: Enforce rigorous adherence to SANS 1200 standard specifications for civil engineering construction (specifically sections covering concrete, formwork, and earthworks).

• QA/QC Documentation: Maintain impeccable site records, including pour diaries, cube test results, waterproofing certificates, and "as-built" data.

• Inspections: Conduct pre-pour inspections (formwork stability, rebar cover, cleanliness) and sign off with Resident Engineers.

5. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• HSE Enforcement: Maintain a zero-harm site culture by enforcing OHS Act regulations and company-specific safety files.

• Risk Assessments: Lead risk assessments for high-risk activities (working at heights, scaffolding erection, heavy lifts, confined spaces).

• Toolbox Talks: Ensure meaningful daily toolbox talks and safety briefings are conducted and documented.

6. Stakeholder Communication & Leadership

• Technical Liaison: Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for Site Agents, Consulting Engineers, and Municipal Project Managers.

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and foster discipline among site foremen, team leaders, and direct labor crews.

• Reporting: Prepare accurate weekly progress reports detailing production targets, risks, material delays, and variations.

• Experience: 5–8 years of proven experience in civil construction, with a distinct track record of running structural concrete and major civil projects.

• Technical Depth: Demonstrable expertise in supervising complex concrete pours, formwork systems, rebar placement, and advanced waterproofing applications.

• Leadership: Proven experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and specialized subcontractors.

• Licensing: Valid Code B (or higher) Driver’s License