A residential development company in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal requires a Site Supervisor to manage construction of a new housing estate. Responsibilities include managing material orders, conducting quality inspections, supervising on-site labour, and maintaining daily progress reports. Experience in residential projects is particularly valued. Responsibilities Health, Safety & Compliance Implement and enforce site-specific health and safety plans in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, ensuring all personnel undergo site induction and sign the required registers before commencing any work. Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment on site is inspected daily by competent operators, that inspection checklists are completed diligently, and that any defective equipment is immediately tagged out of service and removed from the work area. Investigate all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts thoroughly by conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventative measures, and preparing detailed investigation reports for the construction manager, client representative, and regulatory authorities. Site Management & Supervision Manage the delivery, storage, and distribution of construction materials to site including aggregates, cement, reinforcing steel, and formwork, ensuring correct quantities and specifications arrive on time to avoid costly programme delays. Manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities including setting out, earthworks, concrete pours, steel fixing, bricklaying, and finishing trades, ensuring every phase progresses according to the approved programme and quality benchmarks. Conduct daily site inspections to verify that all work conforms to engineering drawings, architectural specifications, and approved method statements, identifying and documenting any deviations or non-conformances for rectification within agreed timeframes. Supervise subcontractors and direct labour across multiple work fronts by allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and workmanship, conducting regular toolbox talks, and addressing any performance or conduct issues immediately and decisively on site. Project Coordination & Planning Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site. Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance. Requirements For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority. Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants. A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required. A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities when dealing with unforeseen site conditions or technical challenges. Strong project management skills including ability to plan, schedule, and resource activities using project management software. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management