Department of Labour jobs

PURPOSE

Responsible for delivering small to medium projects, or sections of larger projects, in line with safety, time, quality, and cost targets. Acts as the link between the Project Manager and site teams, overseeing all on-site activities, coordinating work, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business / Functional Management

• Execute project responsibilities in line with organisational strategy, to achieve set goals.

• Report to Project Manager on operational and project performance.

Financial, Commercial & Contracts Management

• Provide inputs to estimating department on tender response structuring, site visits. May be involved with finalisation on an ad hoc basis.

Risk Management & Compliance, incl. ESG Responsibility

• Be fully aware of the content and impact of new contracts i.e. general conditions of contract, special conditions, specifications, drawings; be aware of relevant legislation relating to the contract - as related to site operational execution and governance.

Stakeholder Management (Internal/ External)

• Maintain working relationship with head office structures with regards to support and professional services (HR, Safety, Quality, Plant, Survey, Commercial, Finance, IT, QS), in support of site deliver.

Operations & Project Management

• Responsible for project execution on a specific site - within budget, scope, timelines, productivity and SHEQ standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering.

• Project Management or Management qualifications would be advantageous, along with relevant short courses in construction, commercial, financial, and site administration disciplines.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on construction projects in a Section Engineer or Site Engineer role.

• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role, overseeing foremen, labour, and plant resources.

• Proven hands-on experience coordinating site activities, including resource allocation, productivity management, problem solving, and planning and executing construction project sections.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Solid understanding of the Mining and Construction industry, including Fraser Alexander operations.

• Strong project and construction management capability.

• Strong financial and commercial acumen.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Computer skills (MS Office), as well as planning software such as CCS, PrimaVera, MS Projects.

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Reading plans and drawings.

CLOSING DATE: 29 JULY 2026