General Foreman - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client in Gauteng is seeking an experienced General Foreman for large commercial building projects in Johannesburg. You will oversee daily site activities, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a built environment qualification and a proven track record on high-value developments such as offices, shopping centres, or hotels, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in the built environment.
• Proven experience as a General Foreman on large commercial building developments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project programmes.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple subcontractors and large site teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety regulations and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily construction activities on site.
• Manage subcontractors, labour teams, and site resources.
• Ensure projects are completed according to programme, quality, and safety standards.
• Monitor productivity and resolve site-related issues efficiently.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality workmanship.
• Liaise with Site Management, consultants, and suppliers.
• Maintain strong health & safety compliance across all site operations.

Skills

Leadership

Site coordination

Reading drawings

Programme management

Health & safety adherence

Quality control

Education

Built environment qualification

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading building contractor in Gauteng is seeking an experienced General Foreman to join their team on large commercial building projects in Johannesburg.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily construction activities on site
• Manage subcontractors, labour teams, and site resources
• Ensure projects are completed according to programme, quality, and safety standards
• Monitor productivity and resolve site-related issues efficiently
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality workmanship
• Liaise with Site Management, consultants, and suppliers
• Maintain strong health & safety compliance across all site operations

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in the built environment
• Proven experience as a General Foreman on large commercial building developments
• Strong background working on high-value projects such as offices, shopping centres, mixed-use developments, hotels, or similar large-scale structures
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, site coordination, and programme management
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and large site teams effectively
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and quality control procedures
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project programmes
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

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