Construction Foreman

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd seeks an experienced Construction Foreman for a leading construction site in Paarl. You will oversee site setup, planning, resource allocation and workflow to ensure timely project delivery.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and subcontractors, coordinating procurement, maintaining documentation, and upholding OHS requirements on site. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• NQF Trade Certificate/Diploma in a trade (e.g., Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical) is required.
• HSE Management certificate or diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and coordinate site activities to meet milestones.
• Allocate resources (labour, materials, equipment) efficiently.
• Manage site staff, subcontractors and outsourced personnel.

Skills

Site supervision

Budgeting

Planning

Health & safety

Reading drawings

Staff management

Vendor relationships

Communication

Education

Matric / Grade 12

NQF Trade Certificate/Diploma in a relevant trade

National Technical Certificate/Diploma in Construction

Health, Safety & Environment Management certificate

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to join a leading construction environment in Paarl.

• Manage site setup, layout and planning.
• Allocate project resources, including labour, materials and equipment.
• Supervise construction site staff, subcontractors and outsourced personnel.
• Attend site and project meetings.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines and deliverables.
• Set targets and manage performance against agreed milestones.
• Ensure Occupational Health & Safety requirements are fully implemented and maintained.
• Execute procurement requirements within approved limits.
• Plan and coordinate procurement of materials, equipment and resources.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Maintain accurate labour attendance registers.
• Maintain accurate stock and material records.
• Monitor and maintain site machinery and equipment.
• Arrange repairs or replacement of site machinery where required.
• Monitor project budget against work completed.
• Ensure billable hours are correctly recorded and accounted for.
• Manage quality and ensure required standards are consistently maintained.
• Provide direction, guidance and support to project team members.
• Conduct toolbox talks and provide on-the-job training to staff.
• Ensure quality control is maintained throughout the project.
• Report project progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables and milestones.
• Ensure materials, equipment and resources are available when required.
• Maintain effective site organisation and housekeeping.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with project requirements and standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years' general construction experience, with experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Multi-storey residential construction experience is essential.
• Proven experience managing construction site staff and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction site Health, Safety & Environment requirements.
• Proven ability to manage site activities, resources and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, costs and procurement principles.
• Working knowledge of budget indicators and profit and loss.
• Strong understanding of construction site dynamics, priorities and key focus areas.
• Excellent time-management, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Excellent finishing experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.
• NQF Trade Certificate/Diploma in a relevant trade, such as:BricklayingCarpentryPlumbingElectrical or a related construction trade.
• National Technical Certificate/Diploma in Construction.
• Formal Certificate/Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment Management.