Description:

SITE TECHNICIAN

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal; travel between sites

Contract: Six-month fixed-term contract, subject to review

Salary: R0,000 per month, based on qualifications and experience
Seeking a Site Technician for civil construction projects. Applicants must have relevant civil construction site experience and strong Microsoft Project and Excel skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Interpret drawings, specifications, BOQs and setting-out information.
• Set out works; check lines, levels, dimensions and positions using surveying equipment.
• Measure completed work, verify quantities and maintain records.
• Inspect workmanship and materials against drawings, specifications and quality requirements; record tests, defects and corrective actions.
• Maintain daily reports, diaries, photographs, survey data, test results and as-built records.
• Track progress against the programme; use Microsoft Project and Excel to update programmes, trackers and reports.
• Report technical issues, delays and resource needs; communicate with management, subcontractors, suppliers, stakeholders and community representatives.
• Follow health and safety requirements and attend site meetings and toolbox talks.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPIs)

• Daily reporting: Submit reports on time and explain delays.
• Weekly planners: Provide timely technical input, activities and output targets.
• Report accuracy: Ensure measurements, quantities, tests and reports match verified site work.
• Programme and output: Track planned against actual progress; report delays and recovery actions.
• Site records: Keep drawings, instructions, measurements, photos, test results and as-built records current.
• Communication: Respond to management and escalate technical, stakeholder and community issues.
• Quality and safety: Record inspections, defects, tests, toolbox talks and incidents; follow up actions.
• Training and workload: Communicate support or training needs affecting assigned duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma or relevant Civil Engineering qualification.
• Relevant civil construction site experience.
• Able to read drawings, take measurements and check levels and dimensions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Project; able to understand and update construction programmes.
• Good communication, organisation, record-keeping and problem-solving skills.
• Punctual, with a valid driver’s licence.
• Willing to travel between sites, work late when required and relocate closer to the office.

COMPANY VEHICLE

A vehicle may be provided for authorised work travel. It remains company property and must be returned to company premises after work each day. No private use unless authorised.

Please Send your resume/CV