Technical Construction Manager (TCM) (Site Based)

Recruiter: Swift Human Resources

Job Ref: CEN001349/LK

Date posted: Friday, June 26, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: Monthly

SUMMARY: The Technical Construction Manager is responsible for the direct management and execution of site-based construction activities within a defined technical discipline. The role ensures the effective utilisation of labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to achieve disciplined, productivity-driven delivery.

The primary accountability is to drive hands-on construction execution in accordance with approved technical specifications, standards, drawings, and method statements, while ensuring full compliance with SHEQ requirements. The TCM is responsible for maintaining construction quality, ensuring constructability of works, and resolving site-level technical challenges to prevent delays and rework.

The role operates within the timeframes and budgets established by the Project Manager (PM), Project Engineer (PE) and Project Construction Manager (PCM), with a strong focus on short-term planning, workface execution, and output performance. The TCM plays a critical role in translating construction plans into measurable site progress, ensuring that work fronts remain active, efficient, and aligned to project sequencing and delivery targets.

The TCM must be fully compliant to act as the CR8.1 or CR 8.2 as and when required.

Minimum Education

• N6 Electrical Certificate or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field. Qualified Electrician with a recognised Trade Test (Red Seal Certification)

Additional Qualifications (All)

• Incident Investigation (RCAT / ICAM)
• Legal Liability
• HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)
• IRCON certification (as applicable to site requirements)
• First Aid Level 2
• Construction Regulations
• Intent and Scope of the GMR 2.1
• Environmental Law
• Working at heights: Rescue
• Working at heights
• Fire Fighting

Additional Qualifications (Eskom Authorised Person)

• Eskom Dx & Tx Authorization Compulsory (Demonstrate compliant Portfolio of Evidence (POE)
• Supervision (ELW001)
• Operating regulations for high voltage systems (HV01, HV02, and HV04: Appointed Operator)
• Job observations
• Equipotential Earthing (OL2 02)
• High voltage environment and regulations awareness (CATO 006)
• Electrical line mechanic (OFO 671301)

Additional Qualifications (Rail)

• C-Green

Minimum work experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the construction industry within the high voltage electrical infrastructure sector (Dx-, Tx Substations and/or Overhead Lines, and/or OHTE)
• Proven experience in direct site execution and supervision of HV electrical works (Dx-, Tx Substations, and/or Overhead Lines, and/or OHTE)
• Demonstrated ability in managing work fronts, labour, subcontractors, and plant on site
• Strong track record in delivering work to technical specifications, quality standards, and SHEQ requirements
• Experience in resolving site-level technical issues and maintaining productivity across work fronts

Key Result Areas:

• Project Planning (short-term look-ahead planning and workface preparation)
• Project Implementation (hands-on execution and delivery within discipline)
• Project Finance (accurate progress input and cost awareness at site level)
• Project Evaluation (output performance, quality, commissioning execution)
• People Management (supervision, discipline, productivity management)
• Stakeholder Management (site-level coordination and issue resolution)
• Tendering (technical input and constructability support)
• Contractual & Commercial (compliance, awareness, and escalation support)
• Project Plan and Schedule (workface execution aligned to programme)
• Plant, Equipment & Material (utilisation and control at workface level)
• Sub-contractors and JV Partners (direct supervision and performance control)
• Human Resources and Payroll (accurate input and administrative compliance)
• Business Development (reputation through delivery and market awareness)
• Training (identification of skills gaps and support for development)
• Mentoring, Skills Development & Talent / Resource Acquisition
• ISO Compliance (Decision making that ensures ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 compliance)

POSITION INFO: Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.