Site Supervisor

The Site Supervisor will liaise, implement and enforce strict health and safety protocols and manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects from initiation.

You will be based at the Paarl operation in Western Cape. Punctuality, dedication, and a willingness to help others are highly regarded here. The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. Put your name forward today and tell us what you bring.

Site Management & Supervision

• Manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities including setting out, earthworks, concrete pours, steel fixing, bricklaying, and finishing trades, ensuring every phase progresses according to the approved programme and quality benchmarks.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour across multiple work fronts by allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and workmanship, conducting regular toolbox talks, and addressing any performance or conduct issues immediately and decisively on site.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Investigate all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts thoroughly by conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventative measures, and preparing detailed investigation reports for the construction manager, client representative, and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments across all work areas including excavations, scaffolding, working at height, and confined spaces, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions within the agreed timeframes to prevent recurrence.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site.
• Manage procurement scheduling and material take-offs from approved drawings and bills of quantities, raising requisitions timeously to ensure materials are available when needed without disrupting the construction programme or causing idle labour.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using project management software such as Microsoft Project, identifying critical path activities, resource requirements, and key milestones to guide weekly work planning and resource allocation.

• For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• A minimum of five years of construction industry experience with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
• A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.
• Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.