Senior Construction Foreman: Lead On-Site Projects & Growth

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Housing allowance potential

Skill development and advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Foreman to lead on-site operations in East London. You will supervise daily construction activities, ensuring quality and safety while driving productivity across multiple projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to read blueprints and plans. Experience in the East London area is advantageous and housing allowances may be available for supervisors on remote projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Foreman or similar supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in construction.
• Experience in East London area is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction crews, including laborers, trades and subcontractors.
• Ensure work meets project plans, specs, and quality standards.
• Enforce safety regulations and conduct daily safety briefings.
• Optimize productivity by managing labor, equipment and materials.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to resolve site issues.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure standards.
• Maintain daily progress reports and site records.

Skills

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety

Education

Trade qualification or relevant certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Foreman to lead on-site operations in East London. You will supervise daily construction activities, ensuring quality and safety while driving productivity across multiple projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to read blueprints and plans. Experience in the East London area is advantageous and housing allowances may be available for supervisors on remote projects.