Site Supervisor

With over 10 years of rich history, and strongly positioned as a professional, local Dredging Company, who have also made their mark abroad, a career with us offers the opportunity to partake in our exciting growth journey. Bring your possibility to life! Define your career with us!VACANCY: SITE SUPERVISORLocation: NationallyRemuneration: Market RelatedClosing Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00 (noon)This is a mid-tier position on the dredging/processing site. The ideal candidate is a team leader who knows how to manage and motivate his team, who asserts authority in a positive way and who is focused on delivering production targets on time. The candidate is a hands-on technical expert who can identify and solve technical issues as they occur. A main characteristic of the candidate is diligence and ethical behaviour. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS (MANDATORY):National Senior CertificateMinimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the Mining / Construction Industry.Technical Diploma in Mechanical / Civil Engineering, or higher, similar qualification.Dredging related experience (Advantageous).Previous Legal Appointment such as 2.9.2 (Mandatory)In depth knowledge of Health & Safety procedures for working on mines and industrial site requirements.Proper understanding of Diesel Engines, Hydraulics, Pumps and Pipelines.Strong administrative capability especially with regards to working with contracts.Valid drivers’ licence.Relevant registrations at qualified bodies (Advantageous)RESPONSIBILITIESFunctional output duties.Study and understand the production execution plan as provided by the management team.Plan production activities in line with the plan provided.Take responsibility for the personnel and their actions on the team.Communicate the action plan to the team on every shift and ensure the team knows their duties at hand.Understand the project intent and diligently work towards reaching the target.Ensure production targets are met.Focus on project deliverables.Keep project administration (if relevant), up to date.Keep management informed on progress and any challenges that may develop.Take responsibility for the Health & Safety of all personnel under their supervision.Keep track of machine servicing intervals and initiates planned maintenance on time.Enforce daily maintenance routines to be executed.Sees to equipment and tools being used as intended only and kept in a prime working condition at all times.Initialize and oversee repairs in case of a breakdown of the equipment.Manage all risks appropriately together with the necessary documentation through risk assessment.Keep risk registers and create awareness of risks in the team.Ensure safety of all site equipment and make the necessary arrangements to enforce that at all times.Conduct daily toolbox talks with the team and keep record thereof.Keep daily site diaries and provide such to management daily.Keep record of any other site administration required by the client.Assist the Site Manager in improvement of systems, procedures, and plans to execute the project more efficiently.Facilitate the enforcement of Health & Safety procedures in terms of training, communication structures and the provision of protective clothing and equipment.CORE COMPETENCIES:Enforce high standards of diligence and productivity from the teamExcellent communication skills (both verbal & written)Good organizing skillsStrong technical skillsBe able to motivate and manage a teamKeep focus and deliver productivity on time.Natural leadership capabilitySwim safeNOTES:In accordance with Dredging Africa’s Employment Equity targets, preference shall be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointment will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce provide and add to diversity.Vetting shall be conducted (Criminal Record Check, Qualification Check, Drivers Licence Check).Dredging Africa reserves the right to not make an appointment to the job as advertised.Should you not hear from us by 30 November 2026, kindly accept that you application has been unsuccessful.