Website Farm Managers SA
Farm Manager SA is a specialized recruitment agency based in South Africa that connects skilled agricultural professionals with agribusinesses.
About Farm Managers SA
Farm Manager SA is a specialized recruitment agency based in South Africa that connects skilled agricultural professionals with agribusinesses. Founded in 2018 by Susan Hobson, the firm handles placements across all levels—from general farm workers to corporate CEOs.
Minimum Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in civil township services + roads (concrete roads an advantage).
- Competent in reading civil drawings/specifications and running day-to-day site delivery.
- Strong planning and people management; able to drive productivity and quality.
- Driver’s licence; willingness to work on site daily.
- Must-have technical experience
- Roadworks: layerworks, compaction control, concrete road construction (or concrete paving), kerbs/channels, stormwater interfaces.
- Services installation: sewer, water reticulation, sleeves/ducts, manholes/structures, bedding/backfill, testing/commissioning basics.
- Platforms for houses: bulk earthworks, cut/fill, retaining interfaces, levels, tolerances, compaction, drainage falls.
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, set-out information, and specifications; coordinate with the engineer/surveyor.
- Working knowledge of QA/QC: ITPs, inspections, test results (density/compaction, concrete compliance where applicable), snag lists, handover packs.
- Construction management capability
- Daily planning and short-interval control (labour/plant/materials).
- Subcontractor management and productivity control.
- Programme & progress reporting (weekly look-ahead, daily diaries).
- Basic measurement (quantities for claims/progress payments) and cost awareness.
- Compliance & safety
- Strong site safety culture: ability to enforce OHS requirements and keep basic HSE files/records in shape (often with an HSE Officer, but the site lead must drive it).
- Credentials (practical, not “wish list”)
- Proven track record on township civils / residential developments (roads + services).
- Relevant qualification (Civil Engineering / Construction Management / foreman training) is beneficial; experience is usually the differentiator.
- Driver’s licence; comfortable working in Hilton surrounds and on active sites.
To apply for this job please visit webapp.placementpartner.com.