Site Foreman (Residential Housing)

Keep the programme on track, the subbies busy and the site safe for the general building contractor in Richards Bay. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Richards Bay; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• 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
• Measure completed work for monthly payment certificates
• Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing
• Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
• Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400

• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes
• Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors
• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act

• Surveying skills with a total station
• Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects

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

• Add a short project table to your CV: project name, type, rand value and your role. Contractors hire on project size.
• If you have SACPCMP registration, put the number and category under your name.