Site Foreman (Residential Housing)

Keep the programme on track, the subbies busy and the site safe for the road and stormwater contractor in eMalahleni. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a road and stormwater contractor in eMalahleni. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Book NHBRC and municipal inspections at the right stages
• Keep the site diary, daily labour returns and plant hours up to date
• Measure completed work for monthly payment certificates
• Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400
• Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
• 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

• Code 08 licence and your own reliable transport between sites
• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes
• At least 5 years on building or civil sites, 2 of them in a supervisory post

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

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