302 Site Engineer jobs in South Africa

Our client, a leader in the construction industry, is currently looking for a Site Engineer to be based in Gauteng.

1. Coordinates the technical control aspects on contracts; controls and interprets cost data.
2. Advises on technical interpretation of specification requirements; may represent the company with consulting engineers in matters of variance and claims on sites where there is no quantity surveyor.
3. Reports to Site Agent.
4. Ensures the correct quality requirements are met.
5. Ensures area is run in an efficient manner.
6. Ensures area is run in a safe manner.
7. Ensures that there is no waste in the area.
8. Maintains a logical filing system.
9. Ensures correct paperwork is done.
10. Ensures the quantity surveyor is informed timeously.
11. Ensures that your supervisor is informed.
12. Assists the professional team.
13. Manages problems effectively and comes up with solutions.
14. Communicates effectively with team in your area, Supervisor, and clients.

1. BSc Construction Management Degree / Construction Engineering Degree
2. 1-2 years’ experience from a large construction firm.
3. Driver’s License
4. Own vehicle essential

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Subject Line: Site Engineer (Construction)

Purpose : The Site Engineer is data-driven, creating insights and trends to effectively supervise telecom work, civil works, on-site surveys, network design, installation, and integration on planned sites.

They also provide support and assurance for commissioning, integration activities, troubleshooting, and collaboration with concerned teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Lead a team of riggers and technicians for telecom/civil activities on sites.
2. Plan installation and commissioning activities.
3. Manage stakeholders.
4. Install and align equipment according to documentation and instructions.
5. Be knowledgeable about different Ericsson RAN equipment and powering-up procedures.
6. Compile equipment test documentation.
7. Report, record, investigate, and correct quality and safety breaches.
8. Perform integration and commissioning of equipment, including new additions.
9. Troubleshoot alarms and maintain site performance KPIs.
10. Utilize Ericsson NRO tools effectively.
11. Conclude installation and commissioning activities and report to the management team.
12. Protect sites from unauthorized access, ensuring segregation of traffic/pedestrian areas from work zones.
13. Conduct audits, tests, upgrades, and maintenance as required.
14. Perform repairs and emergency restorations.
15. Follow instructions from work orders and plans.
16. Adhere to health and safety rules and guidelines.
17. Meet Ericsson and customer quality requirements.
18. Undertake other duties as assigned by the implementation coordinator.

Basic Requirements :

• BSc in Telecom Engineering, IT, or equivalent.
• Completion of Ericsson's installation and commissioning courses.
• Knowledge of Ericsson products.
• Ability to work outside normal hours, including nights and weekends if needed.
• Self-motivated learner.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Adaptability to challenging situations.
• Ability to multitask and stay composed under stress.
• Knowledge of networking, Ethernet standards, power systems, and cable testing.
• Experience with telecommunication construction.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Site Engineer based in KZN, Durban .

Key Requirements:

• BSc Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Registration with ECSA/SACPCMP.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction industry, specifically in Roads & Earthworks discipline.
• Basic understanding of allowables vs. cost.
• Basic surveyor skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Personal Attributes:

• Good interpersonal and time management skills.
• Maintain high standards on-site to meet and exceed client satisfaction in project milestones, culture, quality, and professionalism.
• Aid in planning and programming projects by evaluating operational performance, processes, and resources to enhance efficiencies.
• Implement problem-solving decisions effectively on-site.
• Stay updated with the latest technical information and maintain expertise in the field of engineering.
• Establish clear priorities, schedule activities, and monitor performance against objectives.
• Produce detailed project plans and clear written communications.

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Site Engineer to be placed in Venetia, Limpopo. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Engineer. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Lead, motivate, coach and develop subordinates to achieve production and safety targets.
2. Effective and efficient management of all TMM and construction work at the designated area within project engineering key performance areas (which includes, but not limited to, project scope, scheduling, budget, planning and procurement).
3. Quality control of products and equipment supplied to sites.
4. Effective setting of standards/procedures, implementation and monitoring thereof.
5. Effective management of various installations simultaneously.
6. Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows.
7. Maintenance of plant and equipment to best industry benchmarks of cost effectiveness, availability and reliability.
8. Effective implementation and operation of the planned maintenance management system.
9. Routine construction to specification of infrastructure supporting TMM mining.
10. Team and self-understand and comply with regulations and M&RC’s policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols.
11. Effective self and team management in alignment with M&RC’s values and leadership initiatives.
12. Proactive risk management of contract in line with legal responsibilities as per legal appointment.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

1. BSc, BTech or National Higher Diploma Engineering from a recognised institution.
2. DMR Government Certificate of Competency to practice as an Engineer (GCC Mines and Works - Mechanical or Electrical).
3. Project Management qualification (advantageous).
4. ECSA registration (advantageous).
5. Proficient in MS Office including MS Projects.
6. Valid Driver’s license.
7. Medically fit to work underground.
8. Enablement and leadership skills.
9. Project and change management skills.
10. Ability to apply expertise and technology, deliver results and meet customer expectations.
11. Solution focused, resourceful, innovative problem solver focused on incremental continuous improvement of TMM performance.
12. Reporting skills (progress, quality, planning and scheduling).
13. Passionate about safety leadership and engagement.
14. Excellent communication skills with ability to negotiate and resolve issues.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

1. Minimum 5 years of primary production mining experience at engineer level, of which at least 3 years as a legally appointed engineer for TMM equipment with control of related maintenance teams and systems.
2. Experience in infrastructure installation and maintenance.
3. Experience interpreting technical drawings and designs.
4. Experience in predictive maintenance analysis and conducting failure and trend analysis.
5. Experience in working within project allowables.

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Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and industry-leading outsourced partner. We've specialised in providing professional and managed services to OEMs, system integrators, and financial services providers globally as well as IT and Telco companies for over 26 years.

We are looking to build a large team of Site/Field Engineers to work in South Africa, on a 6 month + extendable contract.

The Site Engineer is data driven to create insights and trends to effectively and efficiently supervise; civil works, on-site survey, network design, installation and integration on planned sites . They also provide support and assurance for commissioning, and integration activities and troubleshoot, support with concerned teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Team of Riggers and technicians for telecom / Civil Activities on Sites.
• Stakeholders management.
• Install and align equipment in accordance to installation documentation and instructions
• Equipment powered-up
• Equipment Test Documentation compiled
• Ensure that quality and safety breaches are reported, recorded, investigated and appropriate corrective actions taken.
• Integration, Commissioning of equipment connected or newly added.
• Conclude installation & commissioning activities and report to implementation coordinator.
• Protect site from unauthorized access (i.e. Segregation btw traffic /pedestrian & work area)
• Perform various audits and tests, upgrades and maintenance when required
• Perform repairs, emergency repairs and restore services when required
• Understand instructions to the work order and plans

Basic Requirements:

• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., shift work), to include nights and weekends, if needed
• Self-starter with desire and ability to learn and retain knowledge
• Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English language for safety reasons
• Ability to exercise flexibility in challenging and/or perplexing situations
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work environment
• Knowledge of networking principals, Ethernet standards, power systems, and cable testing
• Working knowledge of telecommunication construction.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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• Conducting regular site inspections and ensuring that everything runs smoothly
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams
• Providing critical technical input to overcome challenges and drive progress
• Enforcing compliance with health and safety standards
• Solving problems and keeping projects aligned with timelines and targets

• Background in Renewable Energy (especially Solar Engineering)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• An eye for detail and a knack for solving problems under pressure
• Passion for clean energy and sustainable development

An established engineering firm with a strong presence in infrastructure development is offering a 16-month contract for a Site Engineer to support major water and sanitation initiatives. This role involves construction monitoring, contractor coordination, and ensuring rigorous quality control on large-scale pipeline projects. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree, be registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer, and possess a minimum of 5 years experience. This is a hands-on role for professionals passionate about delivering high-quality results on-site.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within one week of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Purpose :
The Site Engineer is data driven to create insights and trends to effectively and efficiently supervise, telecom work, civil works, on-site survey, network design, installation and integration on planned sites. They also provide support and assurance for commissioning, and integration activities and troubleshooting, support with concerned teams.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Lead Team of Riggers and technicians for telecom / Civil Activities on Sites.
Plan installation & commissioning activities.
Stakeholders’ management.
Install and align equipment in accordance with installation documentation and instructions
Aware about different Ericsson RAN equipment and equipment powering up procedure.
Equipment Test Documentation compiled
Ensure that quality and safety breaches are reported, recorded, investigated and appropriate corrective actions taken.
Integration, Commissioning of equipment connected or newly added.
Ability of troubleshooting with various types of alarms & maintain site performance KPI’s.
Good understanding for Ericsson NRO tools enabling him to do the job.
Conclude installation & commissioning activities and report to the implementation management team.
Protect site from unauthorized access (i.e. Segregation btw traffic /pedestrian & work area)
Perform various audits and tests, upgrades and maintenance when required
Perform repairs, emergency repairs and restore services when required
Understand instructions for the work order and plans
Apply the rules of Health and Safety at work
Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines
Understand and strictly adhere to established Ericsson and customer quality requirements without deviation
Other duties as assigned by implementation coordinator.

Basic Requirements :

BSC. Of Telecom Engineering, IT or Equivalent.
Must successfully complete Ericsson’s installation and commissioning course and fully aware about Ericsson Products.
Must be able to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., shift work), to include nights and weekends, if needed
Self-starter with desire and ability to learn and retain knowledge
Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Effective written and oral communication skills in English language for safety reasons
Ability to exercise flexibility in challenging and/or perplexing situations
Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work environment
Knowledge of networking principals, Ethernet standards, power systems, and cable testing
Working knowledge of telecommunication construction.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Year of Experience 5+