SITE LEADER

Listing reference: eskom_000741
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Construction, Design, Architecture and Property
Location: Northern Cape
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Area of specialization: Providing Leadership and Management to all resources on a specific site. Responsible for driving production, efficiencies, discipline, SHEQ and stakeholder management on a specific site. Position: Re-Advert x2 Site Leader Fixed Term Contract Task Grade: Q13 Department: Substations Location: Northern Cape
Job description

Key Responsibilities

·       Manage Site

·       Manage scope, time, costs, resources, and risks.

·       Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Compliance and improvement. 

·       Leads and manage Human resources.

·       Communication and stakeholder management.

Skills 

·       Strong management and organizational skills combined with the ability to manage conflict.

·       Strong leadership skills (Plan, Direct, Implement, Control, Review).

·       Ability to communicate clearly in written or verbal communication.

·       Ability to negotiate, facilitate and influence interactions with employees, clients, suppliers, and Third Parties. 

Knowledge 

·       Good understanding, technical knowledge and experience with regards to construction industry and relevant standards and specification (SANS, etc).

·       Good knowledge and understanding of Legislative Acts (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, OHSACT, etc).

·       Project management principles.

·       Understanding of financial management related to projects.

·       Computer literate (Ms Office Suite, Scheduling Software, Financial Systems).

           Attributes:

·       Self-driven, Self-discipline, Ethical and Honest

·       Results driven with strong focus on service delivery.

·       High stress tolerant and able to work under pressure.

·       Assertive, direct, and persuasive to enable influence.

·       Time management and ability to manage multiple issues and areas simultaneously.

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

 “Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply for suitable positions.”

Minimum requirements

·  Relevant Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.

·      Project Management training would be an added advantage.

·      SACPCMP Registration would be an added advantage.

·      5 years’ experience in a site management role on a Construction site in addition to the study time for the qualification.

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