Construction Manager, East London

Recruiter:

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection

Job Ref:

EL003241/SB

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location:

East london, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A reputable civil and building construction company based in East London is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Construction Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in large-scale building projects and civil engineering works, who is open to working outside of South Africa on cross-border projects in Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, and other locations as required

POSITION INFO:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

National Diploma / Degree in Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred but not essential with strong experience).
Proven experience as a Construction Manager within the civil and building construction industry
Fluency in English, with working knowledge of Afrikaans and at least one South African native language
Valid Code 10–14 driver’s license
Valid passport and willingness to travel and work outside South Africa
Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
Strong project planning, budgeting, and cost control experience
Excellent leadership and communication skills

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Oversee and manage full project lifecycle from inception to completion
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and site teams
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and contractual obligations
Report to senior management on progress, risks, and financial performance

Salary: Market related dependent on experience and qualifications

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with “Construction Mng” in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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