A well-established industrial installations company is looking for an experienced Site Manager with strong electrical and site management expertise to oversee end-to-end on-site installations. This mid-management role ensures installations meet design specifications, safety standards, productivity targets, and customer expectations, while leading teams and contributing hands-on technical support when required.
Responsibilities:
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Manage site installations from planning through commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, productivity, and neatness
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Conduct site visits, risk assessments, and daily planning of installation activities
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Order, receive, manage, and return site materials; coordinate specialised equipment and logistics
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Lead and manage on-site teams, including attendance, timekeeping, discipline, and performance feedback
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Provide technical guidance, fault-finding, and escalation support on complex electrical installations
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Oversee commissioning, testing, QC documentation, and site acceptance testing
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Maintain client communication, attend site meetings, and manage deviations/variations
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Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental (SHE) regulations and maintain site SHE documentation
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Monitor tools and equipment, arranging maintenance and repairs as needed
Requirements:
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Qualified Electrician / Installation Electrician (management qualification advantageous)
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3–5 years’ people/team management experience
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2–5 years’ industrial installation experience
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Strong knowledge of EC&I, South African Electrical Standards, and SHE requirements
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Solid planning, organising, decision-making, and delegation skills
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Proven people management, coaching, conflict management, and performance management capability
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High attention to detail, quality standards, and stress tolerance
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Valid all-clear medical report
Benefits
- Salary: negotiable.
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.