General Foreman (Concrete & Structures)

You'll run the site day to day for the retail and commercial builder in Richards Bay, from setting out to handover. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Chair the weekly site meeting and record actions for the principal agent
• Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
• Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400
• Measure completed work for monthly payment certificates
• Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level
• Plan the week's work from the construction programme and brief the gangs each morning
• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion

• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes
• Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors
• National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience

• Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Manager or Candidate
• Concrete technology short course

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

• If you have SACPCMP registration, put the number and category under your name.
• Mention the contract types you have worked on, like JBCC or GCC. It shows you understand claims and variations.