Senior Foreman (Wet Trades)

Cosmo Central Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmo Central Group seeks an experienced Wet Trade Foreman for residential construction projects. You will lead site teams, supervise timelines and quality, review drawings, and enforce safety on site to ensure project progress and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, 15 years of foreman experience, and familiarity with wet trades. Residency in Gauteng or the Western Cape is preferred. NQF 4/5 construction-related qualifications and Red Seal/MBA advantages are welcomed.

Qualifications

• 15 years proven experience as a Wet Trade Foreman.
• NQF 4/5 Construction related advantageous.
• Red Seal Certificate advantageous.
• MBA advantageous.
• Must reside in Gauteng or the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Setting out using dumpy level, pipe level, or laser level.
• Set brick gauge rod, string lines, cavity batons according to SANS 10400-K guideline.
• Create a two-week look ahead program, daily allocations and output tracking.
• Transfer levels from benchmarks to adjacent walls and between floors.
• Use straight edge, spirit level, and square to measure level, square, and plumbness of all brickwork, plaster, and screed.
• Do progressive quality checks on work-in-progress, using approved checklist and ensure progress report on sub-contractor draws is in accordance to approved tick sheet.
• Order and facilitate call off of required construction materials in-line with the program.
• Continuously enforce a clean work area prior to any activity and ensure PPE is present at all times. Ensure safety measures are implemented at all times.
• Ensure that latest issued drawings are at hand in hard copy and/or soft copy.
• Escalating issues when unsure to senior management and when necessary. Report any defects or identified risks on site.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Team management

Quality control

Education

NQF 4/5 Construction

Red Seal Certificate

MBA advantageous

Job description

• Setting out using dumpy level, pipe level, or laser level.
• Set brick gauge rod, string lines, cavity batons according to SANS 10400-K guideline.
• Create a two-week look ahead program, daily allocations and output tracking.
• Transfer levels from benchmarks to adjacent walls and between floors.
• Use straight edge, spirit level, and square to measure level, square, and plumbness of all brickwork, plaster, and screed.
• Do progressive quality checks on work-in-progress, using approved checklist and ensure progress report on sub-contractor draws is in accordance to approved tick sheet.
• Order and facilitate call off of required construction materials in-line with the program.
• Continuously enforce a clean work area prior to any activity and ensure PPE is present at all times. Ensure safety measures are implemented at all times.
• Ensure that latest issued drawings are at hand in hard copy and/or soft copy.
• Escalating issues when unsure to senior management and when necessary. Report any defects or identified risks on site.
• 15 years proven experience as a Wet Trade Foreman.
• NQF 4/5 Construction related advantageous.
• Red Seal Certificate advantageous.
• MBA advantageous.
• Must reside in Gauteng or the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out using dumpy level, pipe level, or laser level.
• Set brick gauge rod, string lines, cavity batons according to SANS 10400-K guideline.
• Create a two-week look ahead program, daily allocations and output tracking.
• Transfer levels from benchmarks to adjacent walls and between floors.
• Use straight edge, spirit level, and square to measure level, square, and plumbness of all brickwork, plaster, and screed.
• Do progressive quality checks on work-in-progress, using approved checklist and ensure progress report on sub-contractor draws is in accordance to approved tick sheet.
• Order and facilitate call off of required construction materials in-line with the program.
• Continuously enforce a clean work area prior to any activity and ensure PPE is present at all times. Ensure safety measures are implemented at all times.
• Ensure that latest issued drawings are at hand in hard copy and/or soft copy.
• Escalating issues when unsure to senior management and when necessary. Report any defects or identified risks on site.

Minimum Requirements

• 15 years proven experience as a Wet Trade Foreman.
• NQF 4/5 Construction related advantageous.
• Red Seal Certificate advantageous.
• MBA advantageous.
• Must reside in Gauteng or the Western Cape.

Experience

• Solid experience in residential construction.
• Experience in wet trades and finishing.
• Strong leadership and site supervision skills.
• Ability to manage teams, timelines, and quality standards.
• Good understanding of construction drawings and site safety.