Finishing Foreman (Fit-Out & Snagging)

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Construction Code 08
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Job Description

Keep the programme on track, the subbies busy and the site safe for the road and stormwater contractor in Cape Town CBD. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Cape Town CBD-based, with most of your time spent at a road and stormwater contractor.

What your day looks like

  • Measure completed work for monthly payment certificates
  • Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing
  • Chair the weekly site meeting and record actions for the principal agent
  • Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
  • Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400

What you need

  • Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
  • Code 08 licence and your own reliable transport between sites
  • National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
  • Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors

Nice if you have

  • Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects
  • Surveying skills with a total station
  • SACPCMP registration as a Construction Manager or Candidate

What's in it for you

  • Project completion bonus linked to handover date
  • Cellphone and laptop supplied
  • Vehicle allowance or company bakkie
  • Site accommodation on out-of-town projects

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: diploma or degree certificate, certified copy of your ID plus a project list with values, dates and your role on each.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • A common mistake is listing only company names. Say what you built, for example "32 walk-up flats, 3 storeys".
  • Add a short project table to your CV: project name, type, rand value and your role. Contractors hire on project size.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryConstruction
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date8 December 2026
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