Civil Supervisor – Mining & EPCM

Civil Supervisor – Mining & EPCM

• Our client, a well-established organisation operating within the mining and Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) environment, is seeking an experienced Civil Supervisor to join its team for a battery deployment project at a mining operation near Marikana, Rustenburg, with work across related project sites as required.
• This is a hands-on construction supervisory position suited to a professional with extensive experience in civil construction and site supervision within industrial, mining, processing plant or energy projects.
• The successful candidate will supervise and coordinate all civil construction activities, ensuring that earthworks, foundations, concrete works, drainage, roads, trenches, equipment plinths and structural interfaces are executed safely, on schedule and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, legal requirements and project governance requirements.
• The role requires strong technical and leadership ability, high safety awareness and the capacity to manage contractors, monitor progress, resolve site-related technical issues and support the successful completion and handover of the project.

• A Civil Engineering qualification, National Diploma or equivalent recognised qualification is essential.
• A civil construction supervision qualification will be advantageous.
• An occupational health and safety qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant experience in civil construction and project supervision.
• Proven experience in industrial, mining, processing plant or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience supervising civil contractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Sound knowledge of earthworks, excavation, compaction, concrete construction, foundations, slabs, plinths, reinforcement and formwork.
• Knowledge of drainage, stormwater management and underground services.
• Ability to interpret civil, structural and survey drawings, specifications and survey information.
• Sound knowledge of the MHSA, OHSACT and applicable construction regulations.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work, excavation and services-clearance procedures.
• Understanding of project schedules, quality plans, inspection and test plans, and contractor management.
• Experience with surveying, setting out, quality inspections and construction testing.
• Experience with equipment foundations and battery energy storage projects will be advantageous.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, for reporting, records and progress documentation.
• Willingness to be based on site at Marikana, Rustenburg, and to travel to other project locations as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Civil Construction Supervision and Execution

• Supervise and coordinate all civil construction activities for the battery deployment project, including site establishment, clearing and preparation; excavation, trenching, backfilling and compaction; earthworks, roads and access routes.
• Supervise concrete foundations, slabs, plinths and equipment bases, including reinforcement, formwork, anchor bolts and embedded items.
• Oversee drainage, stormwater and surface-water control, cable trenches, duct banks and service crossings.
• Supervise fencing, platforms, walkways, access structures and civil interfaces with battery systems, transformers, switchgear and other equipment.
• Onboard and supervise civil construction contractors, verifying contractor tools, plant and equipment.
• Coordinate surveying, setting out, levels, alignment and dimensional control across all work fronts.
• Verify that construction complies with IFC drawings, specifications and approved design changes at all times.

Safety, Health and Regulatory Compliance

• Establish and maintain a strong SHE culture across all civil work fronts.
• Ensure compliance with the MHSA, OHSACT and applicable construction regulations.
• Review and enforce contractor method statements, risk assessments and permits.
• Coordinate pre-work risk assessments, toolbox talks and permits to work.
• Monitor excavation, lifting, working-at-height and underground-service risks.
• Stop unsafe or non-compliant work and recommend corrective actions for safety, quality and schedule deviations.

Quality, Inspections and Testing

• Supervise inspections and testing, including soil density, concrete slump, cube tests and material verification.
• Coordinate civil inspections with quality, engineering, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning teams.
• Verify construction quality, levels, alignment and tolerances against approved drawings and specifications.
• Manage civil punch-list items and non-conformances through to closure.
• Maintain daily diaries, inspection records, progress reports and quality records.

Schedule, Progress and Interface Management

• Monitor project schedule progress, productivity and resource requirements across all civil work fronts.
• Coordinate civil work fronts and allocate resources within the approved project plan.
• Identify delays, constraints, risks and interface issues, and implement recovery actions.
• Manage construction interfaces and site constraints between civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and other disciplines.
• Ensure contractors comply with company standards, procedures and policies.
• Support achievement of project milestones and approved completion dates.

Handover, Completion and Continuous Improvement

• Verify completion of as-built drawings, survey records, test results and handover documentation.
• Support mechanical completion, equipment installation and final project handover.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and surveying required for handover readiness.
• Escalate technical, safety, quality and commercial matters to the Project Manager.
• Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned throughout project execution.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, contractors, surveyors, geotechnical specialists, concrete suppliers, testing laboratories, OEMs, consultants and service providers.

Closing Date: 20 Nov 2026