Civil Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Civil Supervisor
On-site (Major Solar PV Project, South Africa)
Parys

POSITION INFO:

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Oversight: Provide daily, hands-on supervision and direction for site works, including bulk earthworks, road construction (access roads), trenching, PV array foundation installation (piles/concrete footings), drainage systems, and structural concrete pouring.
• Methodology Adherence: Ensure all subcontractors and site personnel strictly follow the approved construction methodologies, detailed work instructions, and execution plans.
• Coordination: Manage the daily coordination with Mechanical and Electrical Supervisors to ensure seamless integration of civil infrastructure with mounting structures, tracker posts, and cable routing, preventing operational and schedule clashes.

• Inspections & Testing: Execute and document rigorous quality control inspections (utilizing Inspection and Test Plans - ITPs) at critical hold points, including:
  • Compaction tests for earthworks.
  • Concrete slump, cube testing, and rebar checks for foundations.
  • Final dimensions and tolerances for structural works.
• Compliance: Verify that all materials and workmanship meet South African National Standards (SANS), COLTO requirements, and project-specific engineering specifications.
• Non-Conformance: Immediately identify, report, and document all deviations or non-conformances (NCRs), and ensure the prompt and correct implementation of approved corrective actions.

• Safety Enforcement: Enforce strict adherence to the OHS Act (Occupational Health and Safety Act) and the Construction Regulations.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct daily safety toolbox talks, perform regular site safety walks, and immediately stop any unsafe work practices or activities.
• Permitting: Ensure all high-risk work is carried out under the correct permits (e.g., Excavation Permits, Confined Space Permits).

• Progress Tracking: Monitor and report daily physical progress against the detailed short-term construction schedules, immediately escalating any bottlenecks or potential delays to the Construction Manager.
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous site records, including daily site diaries, detailed inspection and test records, material receiving reports, and updates to "as-built" documentation.
• Material Management: Conduct on-site verification of materials delivered, ensure proper storage, and track material usage against planned quantities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 8 years of demonstrably successful experience in civil construction site supervision.
• Relevant Site Experience: Essential prior experience supervising bulk earthworks, road works, structural concrete foundations, and drainage systems.
• Sector Experience: Prior experience specifically on utility-scale solar farms or heavy industrial construction sites is required.
• Qualifications: A Civil Engineering Diploma, BTech, or equivalent highly relevant trade certification (e.g., NQF Level 5 or higher) or relevant experience.
• OHS Certifications: Mandatory relevant OHS certifications (Legal Liability, Construction Regulations, HIRA, OSH, Deep Excavation Supervisory Training).
• Technical Skills: Strong practical understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and South African construction law/standards. Proficient in reading and interpreting technical blueprints and topographical surveys. Skilled in using site surveying equipment and performing basic QA/QC testing procedures.