Civils Construction Manager

About the position

Civils Construction Manager
Lead a long-term road infrastructure project in rural KwaZulu-Natal
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal | 7AM - 5PM | Salary relative to experience

About Our Client
Our client is a construction company delivering a major road infrastructure project in KwaZulu-Natal. The business is responsible for the upgrade of a 20 km gravel-to-tar road, including large concrete bridge structures and associated civil works. This is a long-term, site-based project with a strong focus on delivery, coordination, and on-the-ground leadership.

The Role: Civils Construction Manager
The Civils Construction Manager will take full responsibility for managing and delivering a large-scale road upgrade project located approximately 50 km outside of Ladysmith. The role exists to ensure all construction activities, teams, and structures are effectively coordinated to meet an aggressive two-year completion target, within the framework of a four-year contract. This is a hands-on, site-focused role requiring strong civil construction expertise and the ability to operate in a multilingual site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 8 -10 years of experience managing road construction projects, including gravel-to-tar conversions
• Direct and oversee all on-site construction activities for the road upgrade project
• Manage the construction of two major concrete bridge structures
• Oversee the delivery of culverts and drainage infrastructure
• Ensure project progress aligns with the targeted two-year completion timeline
• Conduct and actively participate in site meetings held primarily in Zulu
• Coordinate daily operations between site teams and senior management
• Monitor construction quality, sequencing, and on-site performance

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in road construction and concrete bridge structures
• SACPCMP registration preferred
• Proficient in Zulu or Xhosa, with Zulu strongly preferred
• Willing and able to be based near Ladysmith for the full project duration
• Comfortable working in a remote, site-based environment
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary site teams
• Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive salary relative to experience and value
• Company-provided accommodation, either on-site B&B or housing in town
• Company bakkie available, with preference for own vehicle in exchange for a vehicle and fuel allowance

Desired Skills:

• Construction Manager
• Construction
• managing road construction
• Projects
• gravel-to-tar conversions
• SACPCMP

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years