Deputy Site Manager - Construction (5 Years Fixed

*Reference: JHB000835-MS-1* Will support the Site Manager with the daily execution of site construction management activities on the site located in the Karoo and ensure that the work is governed by the South African Site Information & Site Instructions to Contractors. *JOB DESCRIPTION* * The Deputy Site Manager will form part of a small site management team led by the Site Construction Director who will coordinate construction activities on site. The NEC Project Managers and Supervisors will be responsible for the management of the various construction contracts and the Site Management Team will work with the Contractors, Project Managers and Supervisors to ensure effective and efficient overall coordination. * The Site Management Team will also work in close cooperation with the company Site Management Team to coordinate with existing facilities and their ongoing concurrent operation on site and also with the local adjacent communities. The Deputy Manager shall ensure that the Brand, Values and reputation is upheld on site. * The role will require full-time presence at the Site in the Karoo with frequent travel to the Science Operations Centre in Cape Town and periodic travel to the GHQ in the United Kingdom, and less frequent possible travel to the other Telescope Host Country and elsewhere will also be expected. Line Management reporting will be to the Deputy Telescope Director Daily / functional reporting to the Site Manager. *JOB REQUIREMENTS* Qualification: * Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or a closely related field with a minimum of 5 years’ site management experience or * National Diploma (or equivalent) in Engineering or Construction Management or a closely related field with a minimum of 10 years’ site management experience * * *Experience:* * A proven track record of being part of a team managing a construction site to successfully deliver complex engineering / construction projects in a multi-disciplinary setting * Demonstrated ability in managing overlapping constraints and jurisdictions for construction on site; * A demonstrated ability to manage strict time schedules and evolving priorities in terms of the delivery of a construction project on site; * Evidence of an ability to build relationships, work collaboratively and manage complex professional relationships with geographically dispersed teams * Construction / Site Management * Proven track record in managing staff and contractors on construction sites R Annually