Finishing Foreman (Fit-Out & Snagging)

Keep the programme on track, the subbies busy and the site safe for the general building contractor in Ermelo. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Ermelo. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Order concrete, bricks and steel on time so gangs never stand idle
• Book NHBRC and municipal inspections at the right stages
• Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
• Plan the week's work from the construction programme and brief the gangs each morning
• Keep the site diary, daily labour returns and plant hours up to date
• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
• Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400

• Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors
• National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes

• Surveying skills with a total station
• Concrete technology short course

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

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