Concrete General Foreman

The Recruitment Pro; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 913,855 - 1,096,626; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Living Out Allowance (LOA) USD 500

Two annual home trips

Job summary

The Recruitment Pro is seeking a Foreman – Earthworks & Bridges for a landmark road project in West Africa, with accommodation provided. The role requires supervising earthworks and bridge construction, leading site teams, coordinating labour and equipment, and ensuring safety and quality standards on site.

Rotational work is required, with a salary of USD 5,000–6,000 per month plus a USD 500 Living Out Allowance. Rotation includes two trips home per year; accommodation is provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Foreman on earthworks and/or bridge construction projects.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience on large civil engineering or road infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Willingness to work on a rotational assignment in West Africa.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily earthworks and bridge construction activities.
• Lead site teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor productivity and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Report site progress and any issues to project management.

Skills

Foreman experience

Leadership

Civil engineering

Road construction

Safety compliance

Job description

Foreman – Earthworks & Bridges

Location

West Africa (Accommodation Provided)

Project Overview

Join a landmark road construction project consisting of:

• Approximately 1,086 km of dual carriageway CRCP highway from the Niger border to the coast.
• Approximately 760 km of dual carriageway CRCP coastal highway.
• Additional associated road infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily earthworks and bridge construction activities.
• Lead site teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor productivity and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Report site progress and any issues to project management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Foreman on major earthworks and/or bridge construction projects.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience on large civil engineering or road infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Willingness to work on a rotational assignment in West Africa.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: USD 5,000 - USD 6,000 per month, depending on experience.
• USD 500 Living Out Allowance (LOA) per month.
• Accommodation provided.
• Rotation currently includes two trips home per year, totaling 36 days of leave annually.
• South African employees may be offered a rotation of three trips home per year, subject to project arrangements.