Senior Construction Foreman — Lead On‑Site Projects (Klerksdorp)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 268,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical aid plan

Provident fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Foreman to oversee on-site operations in and around Klerksdorp, North West. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating trades and labour, enforcing safety, and delivering projects on time and to spec.

You will read blueprints, supervise diverse crews, and collaborate with site engineers to resolve issues while maintaining high-quality workmanship and efficiency on multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Foreman or similar supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of building trades, construction methods and materials.
• Experience supervising teams of varying sizes and skill levels.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and proactive site-management approach.
• Physically fit for demanding site conditions.
• Willingness to reside near Klerksdorp, North West or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily construction crew activities on site.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specifications and safety regulations.
• Manage site resources (labour, materials, equipment) for efficiency.
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce safety protocols.
• Inspect work quality and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain clean, organized sites and comply with environmental standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Report progress, issues, and resources to Project Manager.
• Collaborate with site engineers to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks per schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Trade qualification/certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Foreman to oversee on-site operations in and around Klerksdorp, North West. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating trades and labour, enforcing safety, and delivering projects on time and to spec.

You will read blueprints, supervise diverse crews, and collaborate with site engineers to resolve issues while maintaining high-quality workmanship and efficiency on multiple sites.