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Contract Manager Jobs in Cape Town

· Cape Town
R70,000 - R90,000 per month Senior Level

Construction workers on a building site

A permanent Contract Manager / Site Agent role is available in Cape Town for a seasoned construction professional who has risen through the ranks in tier 1 construction companies. The position combines contract leadership with hands-on site management across multiple projects.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised through a recruiter for work in the construction sector. It reports to the Contracts Director and involves managing multiple projects through site engineers and foremen. The successful candidate will bring the judgement that comes from long experience on varied building work, and the ability to keep several projects moving in parallel.

Role details and duties

The Contract Manager / Site Agent will manage multiple projects through site engineers and foremen, reporting to the Contracts Director. The work spans a variety of project types, including commercial, retail and school projects, among others. That breadth means the role calls for someone who can switch between different site teams and project demands while keeping delivery, quality and coordination on track.

Requirements

  • 10 to 20 years of experience.
  • Degree qualified.
  • Experience within tier 1 construction companies.
  • A career progression from student through to Contract Manager.
  • Exposure to a variety of projects, including commercial, retail and school projects.

Only the requirements stated above are listed in the source advert, so applicants should check the original listing for any further detail before applying.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original advert, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a job. The source listing states that applications close on 1 January 2027.

Practical tips

  • Show your progression clearly, from student level through to Contract Manager, with the companies and project types involved.
  • Highlight tier 1 construction experience and the range of projects you have managed, especially commercial, retail and school work.
  • Give examples of managing multiple projects through site engineers and foremen.
  • Keep your CV structured around contracts, site leadership and delivery across several projects at once.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing and follow its application instructions. The listing is marked as an external application, so check the destination page carefully and submit the information it requests.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Details, including the closing date, may change, so always confirm them in the original advert before applying.

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