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Site Foreman (Residential Housing)

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Centurion, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Construction Code 08

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Job Description

This civil engineering contractor in Centurion needs someone who can read the drawings and get a building out of the ground. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is a civil engineering contractor on the Centurion side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

Book NHBRC and municipal inspections at the right stages
Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level
Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400

You'll need

Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors
National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
Code 08 licence and your own reliable transport between sites
At least 5 years on building or civil sites, 2 of them in a supervisory post

Nice if you have

Experience on JBCC or GCC 2015 contracts
Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects

What's in it for you

Project completion bonus linked to handover date
Cellphone and laptop supplied
Site accommodation on out-of-town projects

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Centurion really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: diploma or degree certificate plus two references from project managers you worked under.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Centurion; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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How to stand out

Mention the contract types you have worked on, like JBCC or GCC. It shows you understand claims and variations.
A common mistake is listing only company names. Say what you built, for example "32 walk-up flats, 3 storeys".