Senior On-Site Construction Lead

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment's client in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Building Foreman to oversee on-site construction activities on multiple projects. The role requires managing labour, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure productivity and quality.

Applicants should have a National Diploma in Building and extensive foreman experience on multi-storey developments, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Western Cape residency is preferred.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Building or similar qualification.
• Extensive experience as Senior Foreman on building projects.
• Experience on multi-storey residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and programmes.
• Based in Western Cape with knowledge of local contractors and suppliers.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all on-site construction activities.
• Manage subcontractors and labour teams to ensure productivity and quality workmanship.
• Ensure work is completed according to programme and project specifications.
• Monitor health and safety compliance on site.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain quality standards.
• Liaise with Site Agents, Project Managers, consultants, and suppliers.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and resolving on-site challenges.

Skills

Site supervision

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Reading drawings

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

National Diploma in Building

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Building Foreman to oversee on-site construction activities on multiple projects. The role requires managing labour, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure productivity and quality.

Applicants should have a National Diploma in Building and extensive foreman experience on multi-storey developments, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Western Cape residency is preferred.