SITE SUPERVISOR at All Hands and Hearts Smart Response, Inc.

Parow, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

1600.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Construction Skills, Safety Standards, Technical Training, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Tool Training, Work Tracking, Team Management, Organizational Skills, Flexibility, Volunteer Coordination, Construction Equipment Operation, Health Standards, Emergency Procedures, Quality Standards

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Position Purpose A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. The position is full-time and responsible for leading groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers in construction projects in disaster-impacted communities. Start date ASAP Reporting Relationships Reports to Project Manager or Construction Site Coordinator Roles reporting to position None Approximate number of reports 0 Essential Functions Lead teams of staff and volunteers in construction projects and offer skilled troubleshooting and technical advice on worksites. Teach unskilled volunteers construction skills depending on the scope of work, detailed in the below section, and oversee those tasks on sites. Train unskilled volunteers how to safely use common hand tools and power tools (e.g., circular saw, impact driver, reciprocating saw, hammerdrill, miter saw, table saw etc.). and conduct tool training for new volunteers. Adhere to an agreed set of safety and quality standards and ensure these standards are maintained, reporting any near misses, injuries, and best practices to review with the team. Support the field team with work tracking using Salesforce, including recording of work completed, material usage, volunteer hours and scopes of work performed. Support the Project Manager and field team in planning the work flow on construction sites and creating the daily work boards. Hold daily morning meetings on site to explain and divide the work for a day, reviewing safety and emergency procedures. Communicate tasks and expectations clearly to team members, providing effective technical training and constructive feedback when necessary to ensure compliance with project safety and quality standards. Maintain a clean, safe and organized work site. Maintain and promote a culture of safety on and off the worksite, including strict adherence to health, safety , and security policies and procedures Perform other duties as required Position Requirements Education High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training in carpentry, masonry or in another related field is preferred. Related Experience Previous All Hands and Hearts experience preferred. 1+ years professional construction experience. Knowledge of health and safety construction standards. Special Competencies/Certifications Must be able to secure and maintain appropriate visas. Good written and oral communication skills and confidence working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets and Microsoft Office. The individual needs to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. Must have a good understanding of construction and demolition in practice. Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems and the ability to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base Frequently operates construction equipment (table saws, impact drivers, drills, and more) Frequently ascends/descends ladders and scaffolding Living in communal environment High stress situations in an immediate post-disaster environment with limited amenities Compensation & Benefits Typical starting salary is $850 - $1,225 USD / month, and up to $1,600 for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role. Room & board Monthly R&R breaks with allowance Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness Visa extension reimbursement Travel to and from program location Diversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities. All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us. We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist. Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day. Everyone is welcome. All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Responsibilities

Lead teams of staff and volunteers in construction projects while providing technical advice and training. Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained on worksites and support project planning.