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Site Agent

Job Description

We are a leading Group of Companies in the Construction and Building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. We have a challenging new opportunity in our Civil Department.

Site Agent

Site-based

We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution and coordination of civil engineering projects or sections of multidisciplinary contracts, with a focus on roads, earthworks and related infrastructure. Reporting to the Senior Site Agent / Contracts Manager, the role provides site leadership, operational coordination and technical input to ensure projects are delivered safely, within budget and in full compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and execute civil construction works in accordance with approved programmes, drawings and specifications.
• Develop, monitor and update construction programmes, including short-term and look-ahead planning (CCS an/or MS Projects).
• Lead and coordinate daily site operations across engineers, foremen, subcontractors, plant, materials and safety functions.
• Oversee civil works including earthworks, layerworks, roads, stormwater, services and associated infrastructure.
• Translate drawings and specifications into practical work plans, construction sequences and site execution strategies.
• Monitor production outputs, plant utilisation and resource efficiency, addressing constraints and delays proactively.
• Ensure implementation of method statements, risk assessments, QA/QC procedures and quality control systems.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to achieve productivity, cost and quality objectives.
• Monitor site costs, track progress and support accurate reporting, forecasting and cost control processes.
• Support the Quantity Surveyor with measurements, variation claims and commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with construction legislation, OHSA, environmental requirements and contract conditions (GCC/FIDIC/JBCC).
• Implement environmental management plans and ensure sustainability compliance on site.
• Support tendering and work acquisition through site feedback, constructability input and lessons learned.
• Facilitate stakeholder and community engagement, including CLO coordination and public interface where required.
• Support SMME development and integration in line with project and contractual requirements.
• Manage project close-out, including snagging, handover, QA documentation and final accounts support.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 5–8 years’ experience managing construction projects or contracts.
• Proven experience on civil infrastructure projects, including roads, earthworks and services.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Strong background in site execution, subcontractor management and contract compliance.

Added Advantages:

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Professional registration as a PrCM (Professional Construction Manager) with SACPCMP or strong progress towards registration.
• Experience working under GCC, NEC, FIDIC or JBCC
• Sound knowledge of COLTO, COTO, SANRAL and SANS
• Experience with digital construction tools such as MS Projects, GPS, Total Station and mobile QA/QC platforms.
• Exposure to labour-intensive public-sector projects and SMME development initiatives.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

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Paver Supervisor/Foreman

Job Description

We are a leading Group of Companies in the Construction and Building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. We have a challenging new opportunity in our Civil Department. 

Paver Supervisor/Foreman 

Site-based 

We are seeking an experienced Paver Supervisor/Foreman to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating paving activities, ensuring that daily production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and in accordance with quality and project requirements. Reporting to the Foreman / Site Agent, the role provides hands-on leadership, coordination of teams and support to site operations to ensure smooth execution of paving works. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and coordinate asphalt paving crews, including operation of pavers, rollers and associated plant, ensuring correct placement, levels, thickness and compaction of asphalt layers. 
• Follow daily work plans and communicate clear instructions to teams to ensure efficient task execution. 
• Prepare work areas by ensuring correct materials, tools, plant and safety measures are in place before work begins. 
• Monitor daily production outputs, identify delays or constraints and report to the Foreman. 
• Guide teams on correct work methods, sequencing and paving standards. 
• Ensure proper use, care and maintenance of tools, equipment and small plant. 
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials to maintain productivity and minimise downtime. 
• Monitor material usage and report shortages, damages or wastage. 
• Monitor asphalt temperature during delivery, laying and compaction to ensure quality standards are achieved. 
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with required levels, tolerances and quality standards. 
• Identify and report defects, non-conformances or rework requirements. 
• Maintain basic daily records of production, labour, materials and site progress. 
• Provide regular feedback to the Foreman on progress, risks and site conditions. 
• Control asphalt paving operations, including coordination of paver, rollers and tipper trucks. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Education:  

• ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 or equivalent.  
• Supervisory training (NQF Level 3 or 4) will be advantageous. 

Experience:  

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience as a Supervisor in a construction or roadworks environment.  
• Experience supervising multiple teams and coordinating daily site activities. 
• Practical experience in paving and asphalt works. 

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

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Senior Project Planner

Job Description

We are a leading Group of Companies in the Construction and Building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. We have a challenging new opportunity in our Construction Management Department.

Senior Project Planner

Head Office/ Project-based

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing and controlling integrated project schedules across complex civil and multidisciplinary construction projects. The role provides strategic planning, forecasting and risk analysis support to Senior Project Managers and management teams, ensuring alignment between scope, cost and time objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain integrated project and programme schedules across all project phases.
• Establish baseline programmes and monitor progress against contractual milestones.
• Analyse schedule performance, critical path, trends and variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Integrate cost, resource and progress data into project schedules, including earned value analysis.
• Identify schedule risks, conduct delay and impact analysis and support change and claims assessments.
• Coordinate planning inputs from engineering, procurement, construction and commercial teams.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, forecasts and executive dashboards.
• Conduct site visits to validate physical progress and enforce programme compliance.
• Oversee the accuracy, accessibility, security and storage of survey data.
• Support compliance with contractual requirements relating to time, delays and extensions of time.
• Mentor junior planners and promote standardised planning practices and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in project planning on large civil or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Advanced experience in developing, maintaining and analysing integrated project programmes.
• Proven ability to link cost, resource and risk data to project schedules.

Added Advantages:

• Postgraduate qualification in Project Planning, Construction Management or Business Administration.
• Professional registration or membership with PMSA, SACPCMP or ECSA.
• Experience on major infrastructure, renewable energy or heavy civil projects.
• Proven experience mentoring planners or implementing planning standards across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Business intelligence (BI) and data visualization software or equivalent.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

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Senior Site Agent – Civils

Job Description

We are a leading Group of Companies in the Construction and Building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. We have a challenging new opportunity in our Civil Department.

Senior Site Agent – Civils

Site-based

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Agent – Civils to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution and coordination of large-scale civil infrastructure projects, including earthworks, roads, services and structural works. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the role provides strong site leadership, technical oversight and commercial input to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and in full compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and execute civil construction works in accordance with approved programmes, drawings and specifications.
• Lead and coordinate site teams including Site Agents, General Foremen, Engineers and site personnel.
• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes, including baseline, look-ahead and resource-loaded schedules. (CCS and/or MS Project)
• Oversee multidisciplinary civil activities such as earthworks, layerworks, roads, stormwater, services and structural components.
• Ensure compliance with construction legislation, OHSA, environmental requirements and contract conditions.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to achieve productivity, cost and quality targets.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC systems, inspections, ITPs, snagging and close-out processes.
• Monitor site costs, production outputs and progress, supporting accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Manage subcontractor performance, including SMME integration and labour-intensive construction requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and community stakeholder
• Support tendering and work acquisition through constructability input, site intelligence and lessons learned.
• Lead people management, mentoring, performance management and succession development on site.
• Proactively manage risks, incidents and crisis situations to ensure continuity of operations.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Professional registration as a Construction Manager with a recognised professional body (e.g. SACPCMP), or progress towards registration.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project planning on large civil or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• 5–8 years’ experience as a Site Agent or Direct Site Manager on civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary civil works, including earthworks, roads, services and structures.
• Strong background in site execution, subcontractor management and contractual compliance.

Added Advantages:

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Experience working under GCC, NEC, FIDIC or JBCC
• Sound knowledge of COLTO, COTO, SANRAL and SANS
• Experience with digital construction tools such as MS Project, GPS, Total Station and mobile QA/QC platforms.
• Exposure to labour-intensive public-sector projects and SMME development initiatives.
• Demonstrated readiness to progress into a Contracts Manager

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

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Bursary Opportunity – BSC, BEng or National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job Description

We are a leading Group of Companies in the Construction and Building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. We have a bursary opportunity:

BSC, BEng or National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or a National Diploma in Civil Engineering/Construction at an accredited institution.
• Interest to build a career in a Civil Construction company.
• Must be a Local residents of Gouda, Saron, Tulbagh or Porterville. Proof of address will be required and verified.
• High problem-solving ability.
• Advanced computer literacy skills (specifically Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function independently and take initiative.
• Proven leadership potential.
• Willingness to work and/or travel in outlying areas for extended periods.

Added Advantages

• Code 08 driver’s license.
• Ability to adapt in challenging environments.
• Ability to speak 2 or more South African official languages.

Application Process
The following documents need to accompany your application (attach on supporting documents):

1. Updated CV
2. Certified copy of your ID
3. Certified copy of your full academic record
4. Proof of address within the specified local communities is required
5. Copy of driver’s license (if applicable)

Note: This Bursary would mean that you would need to sign a bursary agreement with Power Construction and that you would work for us for an agreed time after completion of your studies.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

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BTech or BSc Quantity Surveyor Graduate

Job Description

We are a leading Group of Companies in the Construction and Building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. We have a challenging new opportunity in our Building division:

BTech or BSc Quantity Surveyor Graduate

Minimum Requirements

• Recently completed a BTech or BSc in Quantity Surveying at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), University of Cape Town (UCT) or Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU).
• Interested in building a career in a Civil and Building Construction company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced computer literacy skills (specifically Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to function independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to work and/or travel in outlying areas.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Added Advantages

• Code 08 driver’s license.
• Ability to speak another South African official language.
• Preference will be given to residents of Cape Town.

Application Process

The following documents need to accompany your application (attach on supporting documents):
1. Updated CV
2. Certified copy of your ID
3. Certified copy of your full academic record
4. Copy of driver’s license (if applicable)

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

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Administrative Interns

Job Description

We are a leading Group of Companies in the Construction and Building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. Sustained business growth has led to a challenging opportunity for:

Administrative Interns

This position is based in Cape Town.

The company requires the services of Administrative Interns to assist with the administration at the Head Office or on Site.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 and/or N6 Office Administration, N6 Management Assistant, N6 Business Management or N6 Financial Management.
• Must be working to gain experience for your National Diploma.
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Require work-integrated learning towards completing a qualification.
• Strict sense of confidentiality.

Added advantage:

• Preference will be given to local residents of Blackheath (within 20/30 km radius).

Application Process:

The following documents need to accompany your application (attach on supporting documents):
1. Concise CV containing demographic and academic information.
2. Copy of your ID document.
3. Copy of your secondary qualification results (Grade 12).
4. Copy of your qualification or copy of your latest academic transcript/ results.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

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We wish you all the best with your applications