Builder

A growing company based in Pretoria, Gauteng is adding a Builder to its team. The position rewards consistency, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Everyone is expected to pull their weight, and everyone is valued for it. You will be supported to take on more as your confidence grows. Take the next step in your career and apply before the closing date.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce site-specific health and safety plans in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, ensuring all personnel undergo site induction and sign the required registers before commencing any work.
• Investigate all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts thoroughly by conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventative measures, and preparing detailed investigation reports for the construction manager, client representative, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment on site is inspected daily by competent operators, that inspection checklists are completed diligently, and that any defective equipment is immediately tagged out of service and removed from the work area.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Manage procurement scheduling and material take-offs from approved drawings and bills of quantities, raising requisitions timeously to ensure materials are available when needed without disrupting the construction programme or causing idle labour.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using project management software such as Microsoft Project, identifying critical path activities, resource requirements, and key milestones to guide weekly work planning and resource allocation.

• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities when dealing with unforeseen site conditions or technical challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.
• Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.
• Strong project management skills including ability to plan, schedule, and resource activities using project management software.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.