Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Closing Date: 19th March 2025
Overview
Kalcon (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior General Manager to lead major civil engineering projects across Botswana. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the construction of large-scale civil engineering works, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and safety while managing teams and subcontractors. This role requires a deep understanding of construction procedures, plant operations, and project execution strategies.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead and manage the construction of major civil engineering projects, including bulk earthworks and concrete structures.
-Ensure proper implementation of construction and production procedures for high-quality project execution.
-Utilize various major construction plants and equipment efficiently.
-Develop and implement team-building strategies for earthworks, plant, and concrete teams.
-Maintain, coordinate, and supervise all site activities, fostering strong collaboration between the company and subcontractors.
-Ensure compliance with scaffolding design, height work, and confined space regulations.
-Operate GOMACO machines effectively (prior experience required).
-Enforce health, safety, and quality control policies to uphold industry standards and ensure project safety.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
–Trade Test Qualification or Recognition of Prior Learning (ROPL) with specialization in Concrete Works or equivalent.
–At least 15 years’ experience in civil, building, and mining construction projects.
-Proven expertise in procurement, construction, machine operations, and vessel (Bulk Carriers) management.
–Occupational Health and Safety certification with a legal orientation in construction management.
–Referential certification in Vessel Management and Transportation.
-Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively.
Additional Requirements
-Must be willing to travel across Botswana and be assigned to any Kalcon project as needed.
How to Apply
Note: Candidates who do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.