Foreman

We need a reliable Foreman to help drive the next phase of growth at our Vereeniging site in Gauteng. It is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work.

Everyone is expected to pull their weight, and everyone is valued for it. Longer term, there is a clear path for those who show commitment. You will report to an approachable manager who values feedback and initiative. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Site Management & Supervision

• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour across multiple work fronts by allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and workmanship, conducting regular toolbox talks, and addressing any performance or conduct issues immediately and decisively on site.
• Conduct daily site inspections to verify that all work conforms to engineering drawings, architectural specifications, and approved method statements, identifying and documenting any deviations or non-conformances for rectification within agreed timeframes.
• Manage the delivery, storage, and distribution of construction materials to site including aggregates, cement, reinforcing steel, and formwork, ensuring correct quantities and specifications arrive on time to avoid costly programme delays.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments across all work areas including excavations, scaffolding, working at height, and confined spaces, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions within the agreed timeframes to prevent recurrence.

• A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• 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.