Civils Construction Manager

apartmentThe Legends Agency placeDurban calendar_month 
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
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