Roofing Supervisor

Profile Personnel Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Roofing Supervisor to oversee roofing operations across two commercial/industrial sites. This fixed-term appointment will move between sites as required by the project schedule.

The successful candidate will supervise roofing teams, monitor workmanship and ensure adherence to safety standards, drawings and specifications to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising commercial or industrial roofing projects.
• Experience directing labour-only roofing teams.
• Knowledge of roofing installation methods and waterproofing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise roofing teams and coordinate daily site activities, labour allocation and productivity.
• Oversee installation, repair and replacement of roof sheets, flashings, waterproofing, insulation, gutters and related components.
• Ensure roofing work complies with drawings, specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, identify defects and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Enforce health and safety requirements, including working-at-height procedures and PPE use.
• Coordinate with site management, subcontractors and other contractors to ensure efficient workflow.
• Track daily progress and provide updates, escalating delays and material shortages.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Site safety

Quality control

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Roofing Supervisor to oversee roofing operations across two commercial/industrial sites. This is a limited-duration appointment for the period required to complete the roofing works, with movement between sites depending on project requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising roofing teams, monitoring workmanship, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring that work is completed according to specifications and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise roofing teams and coordinate daily site activities, labour allocation and productivity.
• Oversee the installation, repair and replacement of roof sheets, flashings, waterproofing, insulation, gutters and related components.
• Ensure roofing work complies with approved drawings, specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, identify defects and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Enforce health and safety requirements, including working-at-height procedures, fall protection and the correct use of PPE.
• Coordinate with site management, subcontractors and other contractors to ensure efficient workflow.
• Track daily progress, labour attendance and completed work, providing regular updates and escalating delays, material shortages and site-related issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience supervising commercial or industrial roofing projects.
• Experience managing and directing labour-only roofing teams.
• Knowledge of roofing installation methods, materials and waterproofing requirements.
• Ability to interpret roofing drawings, specifications and installation details.
• Sound understanding of working-at-height safety, fall protection and site safety procedures.
• Ability to identify poor workmanship, inspect completed installations and manage corrective work.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination and reporting skills.

This is a fixed-term appointment that will end upon completion of the required roofing works, unless otherwise extended in writing. The successful candidate must be willing to work across two sites as required by the project programme.