Finishing Foreman (Fit-Out & Snagging)

Keep the programme on track, the subbies busy and the site safe for the civil engineering contractor in eMalahleni. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
• Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level
• Keep the site diary, daily labour returns and plant hours up to date
• Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400
• Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing
• Chair the weekly site meeting and record actions for the principal agent

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

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

• Add a short project table to your CV: project name, type, rand value and your role. Contractors hire on project size.
• Mention the contract types you have worked on, like JBCC or GCC. It shows you understand claims and variations.