Sub Agent

Job Description

• Stefanutti Stocks Inland is seeking a Sub Agent to plan, coordinate and supervise civil construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• The role oversees site resources, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials while ensuring compliance with project and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Assist the Site Agent and Project Manager with project planning and scheduling.
• Coordinate daily construction activities in accordance with project programmes.
• Ensure work is completed according to approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays or risks.
• Implement corrective actions where required to maintain project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements.

Site Supervision

• Supervise foremen, supervisors, artisans, operators, and labour teams.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors on site.
• Allocate resources effectively to maximize productivity.
• Ensure proper site housekeeping and maintenance of work areas.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor work quality and progress.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality SHEQ

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations, and company SHEQ procedures.
• Promote a zero-harm safety culture.
• Participate in risk assessments and safe work planning.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure employees and subcontractors comply with safety requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Ensure environmental and quality standards are maintained.

Commercial and Cost Control

• Monitor labour, plant, and material costs.
• Assist with project cost control and budget monitoring.
• Verify quantities completed and support monthly valuations.
• Identify and report cost overruns or productivity concerns.
• Assist in preparing variation claims and supporting documentation.

Quality Management

• Ensure construction activities comply with approved quality plans and specifications.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks.
• Manage snag lists and corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and inspection documentation.

Resource Management

• Plan and coordinate plant, equipment, labour, and material requirements.
• Monitor the utilisation of construction resources.
• Ensure availability of materials to meet project schedules.
• Liaise with procurement and logistics teams regarding material requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with project stakeholders.

Reporting and Administration

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Maintain site records, diaries, and productivity reports.
• Monitor and record labour attendance and productivity.
• Assist with project documentation and contractual correspondence.

Qualifications

• National Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Skills

• Strong understanding of civil construction processes and site trades
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scope documentation
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, or similar contract forms
• Experience with project planning, scheduling and budgeting.
• SHEQ legislation knowledge and application
• People management and labour relations understanding
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Quantity measurement, reporting and cost control
• Understanding of construction quality management systems
• Effective team leadership, coaching, and basic IR industrial relations practices
• Ability to manage resources and projects effectively.
• Demonstrates high performance standards for self and contributes to driving performance excellence
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and service-driven approach with the ability to work independently and within a team

Experience

• Experience in technical operations/production, supervising and overseeing site activities.
• Experience in construction planning, project coordination and site management.
• Experience working with drawings, subcontractors, plant and equipment.
• Experience with construction budgets, procurement and commercial monitoring.
• Experience using CCS Site Plan would be advantageous.
• 5-10 years experience in civil engineering construction
• Proven experience in roads, earthworks, concrete structures, pipelines, bulk services or infrastructure

Affiliations and Memberships

• Engineering Council of SA ECSA - advantageous

Closing Date 18 September 2026