Construction Site Supervisor Ceres

Role Purpose
The Construction Site Supervisor will be responsible for full-time on-site execution of works, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery in accordance with programme, budget, and technical requirements. The role reports to the Contracts / Project Manager and plays a key role in coordinating subcontractors and managing site activities through installation and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities

• Full-time on-site supervision of civil, mechanical, and electrical construction activities
• Coordination and control of subcontractors and site resources
• Oversight of installation, testing, and commissioning activities
• Act as Construction Supervisor in terms of the OHS Act 85 of 1993, Section 8(7)
• Enforce Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) compliance
• Maintain accurate daily site records, site diaries, progress reports, and as-built documentation
• Identify, manage, and escalate site risks, variations, and change control items
• Ensure works are executed in line with drawings, specifications, and approved methodologies
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, and project management teams
• Support inspections, handovers, and close-out documentation

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• BTech / National Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Minimum 5 years experience in site-based project execution within EPC / EPCM industrial environments
• Practical working knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Experience on water or wastewater treatment plants highly advantageous
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, installation leadership, and commissioning support
• Strong knowledge of OHS, quality assurance, and risk management practices
• Computer literacy in standard project and reporting tools

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong ability to balance time, cost, and quality
• Decisive, practical problem-solver
• Well-organised and detail-driven
• Confident communicator at site and management level
• Self-managed, reliable, and able to work independently
• Team-oriented with a hands-on approach
• Comfortable working in demanding, live construction environments

Career Opportunity
This role offers more than a single project. Strong performance may lead to permanent employment and involvement in additional water and wastewater infrastructure projects within the organisations broader project portfolio.