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Site Agent .

  • Closing Date: 2026-07-31
  • Location: Johannesburg
  • Industry: Building Construction
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Role overview

Vacancy information

Industry

Building Construction

Field

ConstructionManagement, CivilConstruction, BulkEarthworks, Infrastructure

Location

Johannesburg

Years of experience

5-8

Minimum qualification

BEng / BSc / BTech / ND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (advantageous)

Software knowledge

CCS Candy

Salary range

Market Related

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary construction group with a strong delivery record across civil engineering and infrastructure projects is seeking to appoint a Site Agent within its earthworks division.

The organisation undertakes large-scale civil construction works including bulk earthworks, dams, foundations, and associated infrastructure, with a strong focus on safety, quality execution, and programme delivery.

The successful candidate will take full site responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of earthworks activities and will play a key role in ensuring production targets, quality standards, and contractual requirements are achieved.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily site operations on civil earthworks projects
  • Oversee bulk earthworks construction including cut, fill, and compaction activities
  • Manage subcontractors, labour teams, and plant resources
  • Ensure compliance with design drawings and technical specifications
  • Monitor production rates, progress, and site performance
  • Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Coordinate daily planning and sequencing of works
  • Liaise with engineers, project managers, and client representatives
  • Maintain site records, reporting, and measurement data
  • Resolve site-based technical and operational challenges

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • BEng / BSc / BTech / ND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (advantageous)
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in civil earthworks or infrastructure projects
  • Strong experience in bulk earthworks construction
  • Knowledge of construction methods, compaction, and site execution
  • Experience in dam, foundation, or similar heavy earthworks advantageous
  • Strong leadership and site management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple teams and plant resources
  • Strong communication and problem-solving ability
  • Valid driver’s licence

 

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