Site Manager

A well-established industrial group is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee operations at a material-processing site. This role requires strong leadership, excellent equipment management skills, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.Location: Vanderbijlpark siteKey ResponsibilitiesSafety & ComplianceLead a strong safety culture and ensure all site-specific safety protocols are followed.Keep all training, safety files, and documentation up to date.Ensure safe execution of all tasks with the goal of achieving Zero Lost Time Incidents.Equipment Uptime & MaintenanceMaintain maximum uptime on all heavy/yellow equipment.Develop and manage maintenance schedules, allocate daily tasks to artisans, and ensure timely completion.Respond quickly to breakdowns and drive a proactive maintenance culture.Team Leadership & CommunicationCommunicate clearly with the site team and relevant stakeholders.Escalate bottlenecks early and ensure issues are resolved without impacting operations.Reporting & AccountabilityProvide weekly performance reports to management.Track and report daily equipment uptime, including reasons for missed targets.Drive accountability across the team and ensure everyone understands their roles.Operational ExecutionImplement project structures and strategies that support efficiency and high standards.Maintain strict housekeeping standards across the site.Quality AssuranceEnsure all processed material meets required customer specifications for size and quality.Administration & ControlsComplete accurate timesheets and submit them to HR by deadline.Manage suppliers, issue purchase orders, follow up on invoices, and ensure timely completion of outsourced work.Monitor and control all site-related costs and spending.Requirements7+ years experience as a Site Manager in a heavy equipment/yellow equipment environment.Matric (Grade 12) is essential.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and strong technical report-writing ability.A background or qualification in Project Management or Engineering is advantageous.IMPORTANT NOTICEBy applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).