Senior Construction Foreman: On-site Leader & Safety Champion

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to lead on-site construction activities. You will supervise daily on-site operations, coordinate site labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain productivity and ensure milestones are met.

The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, plans, and specifications, enforcing safety, quality standards, and reporting progress to project management.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a construction-related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in construction.
• 2–3 years in foreman or site supervisory role.
• Experience supervising multiple trades on diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily construction activities on-site.
• Manage site labour, subcontractors, and suppliers for productivity.
• Interpret and implement drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Ensure work meets designs and quality standards.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Safety management

Education

Construction qualification

Grade 12

Job description

EnableSA in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to lead on-site construction activities. You will supervise daily on-site operations, coordinate site labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain productivity and ensure milestones are met.

The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, plans, and specifications, enforcing safety, quality standards, and reporting progress to project management.