Site Agent

SUMMARY:
Permanent position for experienced SITE AGENT based at various sites located across the Free State, North West and Limpopo provinces.

The purpose of this role is to lead a single, low to medium value project, against scope, safety, time, quality, cost, and productivity standards, through translation and achievement of financial goals, stakeholder management, commercial management, operational delivery and oversight.

**South African Citizens will be preferred**

POSITION INFO:
Successful candidates will have the following:

Skills Required:

• Expert knowledge and skills in construction management
• Excellent planning skills and proficient with CCS
• Strong persuasion & negotiation skills
• Financial and budgeting control skills
• Excellent Leadership, people management and motivational skills. Able to operate through others.
• Good quality control
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good administrative skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Daily production monitoring on various project

• Project scope, costs, programme, plan, safety, time, quality, productivity
• Staff management
• Client relationship
• Community
• Compliance

• Report to Operational Director or Contracts Manager on project goals and performance.
• Executing project to support sustainability of the broader company, including reputation and meeting industry and market requirements.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to standards, policies, procedures, practices and legislative requirements at all levels throughout the project operations.
• Ensure company initiatives and continuous improvement is implemented on the project.
• Monitor and control contract quantities through surveyor to ensure contract is measured monthly and timeously.
• Ensure standard accounting systems are adhered to, liaising closely with Site Accountants on costs / charges, and compiling cost reports and ensure all relevant queries are addressed.
• Compile and timeously submit daily, weekly and monthly cost report.
• Compile forecast programmes and reports for revenue, costs and allowable.
• Compile and achieve reliable cashflows to project completion.
• Optimize project margins by managing daily production, costs, subcontractors, scope of work, timelines and SHEQ standards.
• Assist Contract Manager or Operational director in final commercial close-out of projects.
• Ensure the project close-out is executed appropriately.
• Utilize plant and assets are managed and maintained according to agreed standards.
• Ensure the company's policy on social responsibility is adhered to.
• Be fully aware of the content and impact of new contracts ie General Conditions of Contract, Special Conditions, Specifications, Drawings; be aware of relevant legislation relating to the contract
• Lead safety on site. Work closely with appointed safety officer on all safety matters. Ensure a culture of safe work on site.
• Plan of temporary works designs and installations ie Camp Site, Compound, Batch Plants, etc. with the necessary approvals
• Take a coaching approach for the development of staff under their control.
• Ensure a positive work context is established for all internal and subcontracting staff on the project, to ensure a positive morale and climate for all.
• Build a culture of Trust, Excellence and Passion as per our values. 

• Civil Engineering Diploma or Equivalent Degree.
• Professional or Candidate registration from the SACPCMP
• Solid understanding of the Mining and Construction Industries.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of technical and operational aspects core to the construction industry.
• At least 5-10 years relevant experience in respect of managing construction projects.
• Must have managed minimum one project of R50 million by themselves.