Civil Construction Foreman - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Foreman for a well-established civil engineering construction company in Pretoria. You will manage site operations, ensure safety, quality, and productivity on civil works projects.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of civil construction experience, 5+ years in a Senior Foreman role, and proven ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors, read drawings, and maintain transport readiness. Salary is negotiable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil construction, with at least 5 years in a Senior Foreman.
• Proven experience in roads, earthworks, stormwater, concrete works, and related civil infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all site operations on civil engineering projects.
• Ensure safety, quality and productivity on site.
• Coordinate teams, subcontractors and resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Read drawings

Driver's license

Job description

On behalf of our client, a well-established civil engineering construction company, we are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Civil Foreman to join their dynamic team in Pretoria.

You will be responsible for managing and overseeing all site operations on civil engineering projects, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil works, a proven track record in site supervision, and the ability to coordinate teams, subcontractors, and resources effectively.

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Permanent

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil construction, with at least 5 years in a Senior Foreman
• Proven experience in roads, earthworks, stormwater, concrete works, and related civil infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.