CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR - CIVIL ITM Katope is recruiting on behalf of its client Location: Postmasburg, Northern Cape Contract Duration: 14 months Contract Period: November 2026 - December 2027 Star

About the Role

ITM Katope is recruiting an experienced Construction Supervisor – Civil on behalf of its client for a major mining construction project based in Postmasburg.

The successful candidate will provide frontline supervision and daily oversight of civil construction activities. The role will be responsible for supervising contractors, monitoring safety, quality, productivity and progress, and ensuring that civil works are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, schedules and applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise daily civil construction activities and contractor teams. Coordinate labour, plant, materials, access and workfront activities. Support daily and weekly construction planning and look-ahead schedules. Monitor contractor performance, productivity, quality and progress. Ensure civil works are completed according to approved drawings, specifications and method statements. Conduct and support inspections, testing, punch-list close-out and handover activities. Identify construction risks, quality issues, delays and workfront constraints. Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements. Stop unsafe or non-compliant work and escalate critical risks. Coordinate civil activities with structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, mining and operational teams. Verify completed quantities and support progress and payment assessments. Maintain accurate daily reports, site diaries, photographs, progress records and quality documentation. Support contractor mobilisation, induction and workfront readiness. Participate in pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and site inspections. Support change management, corrective actions and recovery plans. Maintain good working relationships with contractors, engineers, surveyors, quality teams, SHE teams and project stakeholders.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Professional registration with ECSA, SACPCMP or equivalent recognised body. Experience in owner-team or EPCM civil supervision. Experience in mining infrastructure, iron ore, process plant, bulk earthworks or materials-handling projects. Training in construction supervision, quality control or contract administration. Construction Regulations supervision training. First Aid, excavation safety, temporary works, concrete technology or quality-control certification.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Strong knowledge of civil construction in mining and heavy industrial environments. Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, survey information, work packs and method statements. Strong understanding of earthworks, excavations, concrete, reinforcement, formwork, roads, drainage and buried services. Ability to monitor quantities, productivity, quality and progress. Good knowledge of construction reporting and documentation. Good computer skills, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to identify construction risks and make practical field decisions. Strong reporting, record-keeping and coordination skills.

Personal Competencies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good leadership and supervisory skills. Ability to work effectively with contractors and diverse teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple workfronts and priorities. Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to challenge unsafe or poor-quality work professionally. High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail. Ability to work in a demanding site environment.

Working Schedule

Normal construction roster. 1 x R&R weekend per month. Off from Thursday afternoon and return to work Tuesday morning. Working 2 of the other 3 Saturdays per month. 1 x return flight per month for the R&R weekend. Accommodation allowance to be provided by the service provider.

Desired Experience & Qualification Minimum Requirements

National Diploma, National N Diploma or recognised technical qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related civil construction discipline. Minimum 8 years of relevant civil construction experience, preferably within mining, infrastructure or heavy industrial projects. Proven site supervision experience. Demonstrated experience in: Earthworks Concrete works Roads Drainage Buried services Foundations and related civil works Valid South African driver's licence. Valid medical fitness certificate for mine/construction-site access. Relevant legal appointment or competency certification where required.

Negotiable  based on your experence

Interested? How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and have strong civil construction experience within the mining, infrastructure or heavy industrial environment, please submit your updated CV and supporting qualifications to ITM Katope for consideration.

ITM Katope – Recruitment Team