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Location: Mozambique
Industry: Mining
Employment Type: Permanent
Rotation: 10 Weeks On / 3 Weeks Off

A mining operation is seeking a hands-on Construction & Facilities Supervisor to oversee construction projects, site infrastructure, facilities and electrical works.

The successful candidate will be a qualified electrician with proven construction supervision experience. This role requires someone who can manage contractors and teams, monitor budgets and project schedules, while remaining practically involved in electrical repairs, installations and fault-finding.

Construction & Contractor Management

Supervise outsourced construction projects against agreed scope, quality and schedules.

Inspect work in progress and completed projects.

Identify defects and non-conformances and ensure corrective action.

Verify completed work and contractor progress claims.

Monitor project schedules and escalate delays.

Coordinate construction activities around operational requirements.

Project & Budget Management

Manage project budgets and monitor expenditure.

Track costs against approved budgets.

Prepare basic quantity take-offs, material schedules and labour estimates.

Forecast materials and resources to accommodate procurement lead times.

Report on project progress, costs and forecast completion.

Electrical Works

Carry out electrical repairs, installations and fault-finding.

Maintain and extend LV reticulation and distribution boards.

Maintain generators and changeover systems.

Troubleshoot solar PV and hybrid power systems.

Manage electrical load distribution and routine testing.

Enforce electrical isolation and permit-to-work procedures.

Facilities & Infrastructure

Maintain site buildings, accommodation and general facilities.

Coordinate repairs to structures, roofing, plumbing and water systems.

Maintain roads, drainage and general infrastructure.

Manage construction tools, equipment and consumables.

Team Leadership & Safety

Supervise construction teams, tradespeople and general labour.

Allocate work and monitor productivity and quality.

Manage attendance and workforce discipline.

Enforce safe working practices across construction and maintenance activities.

Recognised trade qualification and licence as an Electrician.

Minimum 5 years' construction site experience, including supervisory responsibility.

Experience managing construction contractors and teams.

Strong knowledge of LV reticulation and distribution boards.

Experience with generators and changeover systems.

Working knowledge of solar PV and hybrid controllers.

Understanding of concrete, blockwork, steel structures and roofing.

Experience managing project budgets and costs.

Valid driver's licence.

Portuguese language capability required.

Conversational English required; fluency advantageous.

Mining, industrial or remote-site experience.

Experience working with long procurement lead times and limited resources.

Experience verifying contractor progress claims.

Construction or Project Management training.

Competitive salary package.

Accommodation and meals provided.

Internet access and travel support.

10 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation.

Broad responsibility across construction, facilities and electrical infrastructure.