Durban: Civils Construction Manager

Civils Construction Manager Lead a long-term road infrastructure project in rural KwaZulu-Natal Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal | 7AM 5PM | Salary relative to experience About Our Client Our client is a construction company delivering a major road infrastructure project in KwaZulu-Natal. The business is responsible for the upgrade of a 20 km gravel-to-tar road, including large concrete bridge structures and associated civil works. This is a long-term, site-based project with a strong focus on delivery, coordination, and on-the-ground leadership. The Role: Civils Construction Manager The Civils Construction Manager will take full responsibility for managing and delivering a large-scale road upgrade project located approximately 50 km outside of Ladysmith. The role exists to ensure all construction activities, teams, and structures are effectively coordinated to meet an aggressive two-year completion target, within the framework of a four-year contract. This is a hands-on, site-focused role requiring strong civil construction expertise and the ability to operate in a multilingual site environment. Key Responsibilities Minimum 8 10 years of experience managing road construction projects, including gravel-to-tar conversions Direct and oversee all on-site construction activities for the road upgrade project Manage the construction of two major concrete bridge structures Oversee the delivery of culverts and drainage infrastructure Ensure project progress aligns with the targeted two-year completion timeline Conduct and actively participate in site meetings held primarily in Zulu Coordinate daily operations between site teams and senior management Monitor construction quality, sequencing, and on-site performance About You Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification Proven experience in road construction and concrete bridge structures SACPCMP registration preferred Proficient in Zulu or Xhosa, with Zulu strongly preferred Willing and able to be based near Ladysmith for the full project duration Comfortable working in a remote, site-based environment Strong leadership and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary site teams Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary relative to experience and value Company-provided accommodation, either on-site B&B or housing in town Company bakkie available, with preference for own vehicle in exchange for a vehicle and fuel allowance