Senior General Foreman

Tumaini Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumaini Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior General Foreman for a leading South African building contractor in Johannesburg. You will oversee site production, coordinate construction teams and ensure projects meet safety, schedule and quality standards.

You will manage foremen, subcontractors and site teams, monitor progress against programmes and targets, and ensure work aligns with drawings and specifications. A proven track record on medium to large-scale projects is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in building construction.
• Experience as General Foreman or Senior General Foreman.
• Experience on medium to large-scale commercial/residential/industrial projects.
• Proven ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily site operations and construction activities
• Manage and supervise foremen, subcontractors, labourers and site teams
• Monitor construction progress against project programmes and daily production targets
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment to maintain productivity
• Monitor workmanship and conduct regular site inspections

Skills

Site management

Foreman leadership

Reading drawings

Coordination of teams

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior General Foreman with a strong track record of driving site production, coordinating construction teams and delivering high-quality building projects?

Our client is an established South African building contractor undertaking projects across the commercial, retail, industrial, residential, healthcare and education sectors. They are looking for a hands-on, results-driven construction professional to oversee site activities, manage workforce productivity and ensure projects are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in building construction, including experience as a General Foreman or Senior General Foreman
• Experience on medium- to large-scale commercial, residential, industrial or similar building projects
• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple construction activities
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, building methods, sequencing and setting out

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily site operations and construction activities
• Manage and supervise foremen, subcontractors, labourers and site teams
• Monitor construction progress against project programmes and daily production targets
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment to maintain productivity
• Monitor workmanship and conduct regular site inspections