Lead Asphalt Surfacing Foreman — Road Construction

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

24-month contract

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client in Cape Town seeks an experienced Asphalt Surfacing Foreman to oversee asphalt paving and road construction on site for a 24‑month period. The ideal candidate will lead paving crews, coordinate plant and resources, and ensure safety, efficiency, and quality across all works.

Applicants should have 10+ years’ asphalt surfacing and road construction experience, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Matric or higher qualification required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in asphalt surfacing and road construction.
• Strong hands-on experience in asphalt paving and surfacing.
• Proven leadership of paving crews on active sites.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of quality control and site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily asphalt paving and surfacing activities.
• Lead paving crews and coordinate operators, labour and subcontractors.
• Ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, quality standards, and programmes.
• Monitor rolling, compaction, and temperatures for quality finishes.
• Coordinate use of plant, equipment and materials efficiently.
• Monitor daily production and ensure targets are met.
• Perform quality and workmanship checks throughout paving.
• Maintain high health, safety and housekeeping standards on site.
• Identify and resolve site challenges with Site Agent and management.
• Assist with daily planning, progress monitoring and site reporting.

Skills

Leadership

On-site supervision

Team coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Road construction

Education

Matric Certificate

Higher qualification

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client in Cape Town seeks an experienced Asphalt Surfacing Foreman to oversee asphalt paving and road construction on site for a 24‑month period. The ideal candidate will lead paving crews, coordinate plant and resources, and ensure safety, efficiency, and quality across all works.

Applicants should have 10+ years’ asphalt surfacing and road construction experience, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Matric or higher qualification required.