Installation Team Leader

The Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Key Recruitment Group is seeking an Installation Team Leader for Cape Town to oversee on-site installation of screen products, including aluminium framework. The role blends hands-on work with team leadership, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to a high standard of quality.

You will lead and coordinate the installation crew, read and interpret drawings, liaise with clients, site managers, and other contractors, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installation work within manufacturing, construction, or a related trade.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices on-site.
• Ability to read technical drawings and installation specifications.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site installation of screen products, ensuring work meets company specifications and quality standards.
• Supervise, coordinate, and support the installation team on-site, allocating tasks and monitoring progress.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and installation plans.
• Ensure all installations comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Liaise with clients, site managers, and other contractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site technical issues as they arise.
• Conduct quality checks and sign-off on completed installations.
• Manage tools, equipment, and materials required for each installation.
• Assist with the manufacturing of products as required.
• Report progress, delays, or issues to management in a timely manner.

Skills

Installation experience

Health and safety on-site

Reading technical drawings

Communication and problem-solving

Driver's license

Job description

Installation Team Leader – Cape Town

A manufacturing and construction company which provides high-quality screens and barrier solutions for homes, businesses and farms are seeking an experienced Installation Team Leader to oversee the on-site installation of screen products, including aluminium framework. This role combines hands-on technical installation work with team leadership, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to a high standard of quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in installation work within manufacturing, construction, or a related trade


• Strong understanding of health and safety practices on-site


• Ability to read technical drawings and installation specifications


• Good communication and problem-solving skills


• Valid driver's license (own transport may be required)

Main responsibilities (but not limited to these only):

• Lead and manage the on-site installation of screen products, ensuring work meets company specifications and quality standards


• Supervise, coordinate, and support the installation team on-site, allocating tasks and monitoring progress


• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and installation plans


• Ensure all installations comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures


• Liaise with clients, site managers, and other contractors to ensure smooth project delivery


• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site technical issues as they arise


• Conduct quality checks and sign-off on completed installations


• Manage tools, equipment, and materials required for each installation


• Assist with the manufacturing of products as required


• Report progress, delays, or issues to management in a timely manner