Construction Manager (Water Sector)

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028550/MDa

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

900 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and oversee civil engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery, quality, safety, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Manage civil construction projects from planning through to completion Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and schedules Ensure compliance with construction standards, specifications, and safety requirements Skills & Experience: Minimum 5-10 years' experience in civil construction Strong experience with water-retaining concrete structures Proven experience on WWTW, deep pump station, and reservoir projects Experience delivering at least 2-3 similar projects valued above R30 million Strong project planning and scheduling skills, including MS Project or Candy Qualification: BTech or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, or BEng\/BSc in Civil Engineering SACPCMP and\/or ECSA registration Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

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