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-off

• 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.