Construction Foreman

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to lead on-site construction activities. You will supervise daily on-site operations, coordinate site labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain productivity and ensure milestones are met.

The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, plans, and specifications, enforcing safety, quality standards, and reporting progress to project management.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a construction-related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in construction.
• 2–3 years in foreman or site supervisory role.
• Experience supervising multiple trades on diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily construction activities on-site.
• Manage site labour, subcontractors, and suppliers for productivity.
• Interpret and implement drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Ensure work meets designs and quality standards.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Safety management

Education

Construction qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 08/21/2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to join the Port Elizabeth team,

• Supervise and coordinate daily constructionactivities on-site
• Manage site labour, subcontractors, andsuppliers to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Allocate tasks and monitor work performance toensure project milestones are achieved
• Interpret and implement construction drawings,plans, and specifications
• Ensure all work is carried out according toapproved designs and quality standards
• Monitor project progress and report on siteactivities to project management
• Identify and resolve site-related challengesand delays
  
• Lead, motivate, and supervise constructionteams
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and site briefings
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and workforceproductivity
  
• Ensure employees are trained and equipped toperform their duties safely and effectively
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliancewith project specifications and industry standards
• Enforce compliance with the OccupationalHealth and Safety Act and site-specific safety requirements
• Conduct regular site safety inspections andrisk assessments
• Ensure all employees and subcontractors useappropriate PPE
• Monitor material usage and control wastage
• Coordinate the delivery, storage, and usage ofconstruction materials
  
• Ensure plant, machinery, and equipment areoperated safely and maintained appropriately
• Report equipment defects and arrange repairswhen necessary
• Liaise with project managers, engineers,architects, consultants, and subcontractors
  

Requirements

• Grade12
• Qualificationin Construction, Building, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5years' experience in the construction industry
• At least2-3 years' experience in a Foreman or Site Supervisory role
• Provenexperience supervising teams on commercial, residential, industrial, or civilconstruction projects
• Experiencemanaging subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades on site
• Ability toread and interpret construction drawings and specifications