Construction Supervisor – Earthworks & Mining Infrastructure

About the role

The successful candidate will supervise on‑site earthworks and mining infrastructure construction activities at a leading mining operation in Rustenburg. The role ensures that all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with approved drawings, specifications and project schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day earthworks and construction activities on site.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity and resource utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Coordinate activities between contractors, mine operations and the project team.
• Track construction progress against the project schedule and report updates.
• Identify and resolve construction issues to minimise delays.
• Verify that all works conform to approved engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate construction updates to the project team.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (advantageous).
• Proven experience supervising civil construction or bulk earthworks projects.
• Previous experience on mining or heavy industrial construction sites.
• Sound understanding of earthworks construction methods, quality assurance and site safety.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong contractor management and coordination skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to work on‑site in Rustenburg for the project duration.

Required skills

• Earthworks construction methods
• Quality assurance procedures
• Site safety management
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Technical specification interpretation
• Contractor management
• HDPE/Geomembrane lining knowledge