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Site Agent and Contracts Manager Development Programme

The site agent carries the profit, programme and reputation of a construction project on one set of shoulders. This programme develops the commercial, programme and leadership skills that turn a technically strong supervisor into a capable site agent or contracts manager. It integrates planning, cost, contract and people management into the running of a live construction site in the African market.

What you will be able to do

  • Plan and control the site programme and resources.
  • Manage project cost, valuations and margin on site.
  • Administer the contract, variations and claims from site.
  • Lead the site team and coordinate subcontractors.
  • Manage client, consultant and community relationships.
  • Drive quality, safety and progress reporting on the project.

Course outline

  1. 01The site agent role and accountabilities
  2. 02Programme planning and progress control
  3. 03Cost management and site margin
  4. 04Contract administration and variations
  5. 05Claims and records from the site
  6. 06Leading teams and subcontractors
  7. 07Client, consultant and community relations
  8. 08Quality, safety and reporting discipline
  9. 09Handover, close out and lessons learned

Who should attend

Site agents, senior foremen, contracts managers, project managers and engineers stepping up to run construction sites.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Kampala5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Pretoria5R18,000
7 to 11 Sep 2026Cape Town5R18,000
21 to 25 Sep 2026Online5US$900
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Cairo5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Kigali5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000
16 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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