Job Openings Site Agent

About the job Site Agent

Job Title: Site Agent
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R24,000 - R28,000 CTC
Department: Operations
Reports to: Project Manager
Employment Type: Contract
Start Date: ASAP

Purpose of the Role
The Site Agent is responsible for overseeing the execution of on-site project activities. This includes ensuring quality, productivity, and compliance with safety standards. The role is fully site-based on a single project and involves managing subcontractors, liaising with the client, and maintaining daily operational control.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain daily on-site presence to supervise activities and ensure alignment with project plans

  • Attend planning meetings and liaise with the project manager and subcontractor supervisors

  • Allocate tasks, check resource availability, and oversee tools and material usage

  • Ensure all work adheres to the programme, with recovery plans for any delays

  • Maintain consistent communication with the main contractor and Cross Fire Management

  • Report on site issues, incidents, and drawing changes within 24 hours

  • Issue and manage site instructions in line with the project manager's approvals

  • Complete and submit daily diaries tracking labour, productivity, and deviations

  • Manage and organise all project-related documentation and drawing registers

  • Enforce on-site safety compliance and participate in safety audits and incident investigations

  • Control site cleanliness, material storage, and establish area-based material allocations

  • Conduct weekly snag list reviews and manage pressure test sign-offs

Core Competencies
Leadership
Planning and organisation
Collaboration and communication
Risk management
Project execution and quality control
Document and process management

Requirements
3-5 years of experience in a site management or supervisory role within construction or fire protection
Strong understanding of project lifecycle and site management protocols
Experience managing subcontractor performance and coordinating directly with clients
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficient in daily reporting, documentation, and interpretation of construction drawings
Own reliable transport and a valid driver's license

Additional Notes
The Site Agent is expected to be available for weekend or overtime work when required. A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently on-site is essential. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, on-site environments.