Civil/Construction - Site Agent ( Earthworks ) Shongweni KwaZulu natal Affirmative Action (South African Citizens need only apply), An International Engineering Company, requires a Civil/ Construction Site Agent to manage the basic Earthworks, Plant and Resources in accordance with the site plans of a Large Landfill Site. The position is based in Shongweni in KZN. Please would you kindly apply for the position by logging onto and upload your CV in Word format. NB: A split screen will appear after you have completed the registration process, allowing you to capture a detailed summary of your profile (copy and paste facility available). These criteria will be used as a search engine within our database. The search and deposit facilities within the portal require that you fill in all the required information in order for it to match your credentials to all qualifying positions. We would appreciate your co-operation in this regard. Ensure profitable and cost effective operations of the site/s under his/her responsibility, both operational and closed, through maximum utilization of resources and continuous improvement in compliance with Company policies, procedures, goals and objectives and all National, Provincial and Local authority requirements.
Key Performance Areas:
• Assist in setting budget and maintain required margins for the sites
• Manage and control all personnel on the site
• Ensure that all SHEQ standards are adhered to
• Ensure that all operations are carried out in compliance to the requirements for the site i.e. legal requirements, internal & external policies
• Ensure effective communication between Top management and site personnel
Roles and Responsibilities:
Working face
• All day to day Operations;
• Work face Drainage;
• Work faces Aesthetics and litter control;
• Access to and from the work face;
• Safety inside the workface;
• Planning of day-to-day workface operations.
• Documentation (disposal chart, etc) are handled in the
• Correct manner.
• Manage and improve turn a round time at the disposal areas
Trenches:
• Planning in terms of location;
• Safety (barricading, Demarcation, PPE,)
• Excavating (stability, safety)
• Filling, treating and closing
Ash Dams:
• Planning of location;
• Proper construction;
• Safety (stability, reactions, Compatibility of materials.)
• Correct treating of waste stream;
• Proper blending of liquids to solid ratio.
• Training staff in the correct handling and work procedures applicable to the area.
• Aesthetics of entire site in terms of litter control.
• Ensure optimum turn around time in the disposal areas.
• Maintenance of Disposal cell roadways.
• Ensuring proper treatment of all loads as per the disposal instructions.
• Reporting of Plant breakdowns.
Monitoring and recording all plant related information:
1. Utilization
2. Productivity
3. Fuel consumption
4. Cleaning
5. Breakdowns
6. Availability
7. Cost • Recording of applicable Key indicators.
• Monitoring and recording of all chemicals used for waste treatment.
• Ensure that chemicals are properly stored.
• All health and safety matters pertaining to this area of responsibility as well as health and safety in general.
• Financial cost control and budgeting in relation to the areas of responsibility.
• Induction and medicals of staff and contractors.
• Ensure that the general house keeping of the site is kept at a high standard.
• Manage and improve stakeholder relationships
• Develop, implement and monitor relevant systems
• Develop and implement relevant strategies
• Manage and improve internal client relationships
• Manage and monitor performance management system
• Build team morale
• Ensure that all staff has correct skills for their positions
• Ensure that the team is informed regarding Region and Group matters
• Manage airspace consumption
Ensure improved operating efficiencies
A Civil / Construction degree or B-Tech Diploma
At least 5 Years' Civil Earthworks Experience
At least 3 years experience as a Site Agent
Medical Aid and Pension is provided as well as a December Bonus.
City/Town: Shongweni, Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Wage/Salary: Negotiable, Start: Asap, Duration: Permanent, Type: Full Time
How to apply: Please would you kindly apply for the position by logging onto and upload your CV in Word format. NB: A split screen will appear after you have completed the registration process, allowing you to capture a detailed summary of your profile (copy and paste facility available). This criteria will be used as a search engine within our database. The search and deposit facilities within the portal require that you fill in all the required information in order for it to match your
Company: Vocation Plus
Contact: Mimi Avlonitis – Director

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Email to: mimi@vocplus.co.za