Deputy Site Manager

Position: Deputy Site Manager
Location: Carnarvon, Northern Cape
Duration: 5 year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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 Client''''s 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 Client''''s Brand, Values and reputation is upheld on site.
• The role will require full-time presence at the Client''''s 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 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

Qualifications

• 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

Knowledge: Project processes
Ability to:

• Provide the required management, support and coordination on site
• Solve problems and resolve conflict
• Ability to operate alone and within a team under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Self-motivating with a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new software packages used during construction (e.g., eB, CEMAR

Desirable additional education, work exp. & personal qualities

• Registration with a Professional Council (e.g., ECSA, SACPMP)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the South African construction industry legislation and regulations
• Good understanding of the South African government legislation (PPPFA, PFMA, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Management Act, Construction Industry regulations, National Water Act, Minerals & Petroleum Resources Development Act amongst others)
• Experience in supporting and mentoring teams
• Valid Code 8 Driver''''s licence
• Fluent in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluent in the Afrikaans language with excellent oral and written communication skills (stakeholder engagement)
• Understanding of contracts
• Experience in site management of construction projects in Southern Africa
• Experience with project management tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project and with collaboration tools such as Confluence,
• Jira, G-Suite, Miro etc.
• Familiarity with the formalism for, and requirements of, quality control environments such as ISO9001
• Familiarity with local site conditions which includes local community and socio-economic initiatives

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to on or before the 23 March 2022
Candidates who have not received any feedback from us after 6 weeks of the closing date must consider your application unsuccessful.