Site Manager - Cape Town

Cosmo Central Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmo Central Group is seeking an experienced senior foreman for on-site leadership in a major construction project in Cape Town. The role emphasizes site management, planning, and team supervision to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Applicants should possess a BSc or NDip in Civil/Building/Construction Management with at least 10 years in construction, including 3 years in a senior foreman capacity. Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and subcontractor coordination is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc or NDip (Civil Eng/Building/Construction Management).
• Minimum 10 years related experience in the construction environment, including at least three as a senior foreman.

Responsibilities

• Site management, project planning, and programme coordination.
• Sub-contractor management and resource allocation.
• Budget control, cost reporting, and reconciliation.
• Quality assurance and compliance management.
• Health, safety, environmental, and site security enforcement.
• Client liaison, stakeholder communication, and reporting.
• Team leadership, mentoring, conflict resolution, and discipline management.
• Material, plant, labour, and procurement coordination.
• Chairing site and subcontractor meetings with record keeping.
• Ensuring project delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.

Skills

Site management

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Health & Safety

Leadership

Communication

Subcontractor management

Programme monitoring

Problem-solving

Education

BSc or NDip (Civil Eng/Building/Construction Management)

Job description

• Site management, project planning, and programme coordination
• Sub-contractor management and resource allocation
• Budget control, cost reporting, and reconciliation
• Quality assurance and compliance management
• Health, safety, environmental, and site security enforcement
• Client liaison, stakeholder communication, and reporting
• Team leadership, mentoring, conflict resolution, and discipline management
• Material, plant, labour, and procurement coordination
• Chairing site and subcontractor meetings with record keeping
• Ensuring project delivery on time, within budget, and to specification
• BSc or NDip (Civil Eng/Building/Construction Management)
• Minimum 10 years related experience in the construction environment of which at least three as a senior foreman

Key Responsibilities

• Site management, project planning, and programme coordination
• Sub-contractor management and resource allocation
• Budget control, cost reporting, and reconciliation
• Quality assurance and compliance management
• Health, safety, environmental, and site security enforcement
• Client liaison, stakeholder communication, and reporting
• Team leadership, mentoring, conflict resolution, and discipline management
• Material, plant, labour, and procurement coordination
• Chairing site and subcontractor meetings with record keeping
• Ensuring project delivery on time, within budget, and to specification

Minimum Requirements

• BSc or NDip (Civil Eng/Building/Construction Management)
• Minimum 10 years related experience in the construction environment of which at least three as a senior foreman

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and site operations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Understanding of construction quality systems and testing procedures
• Knowledge of budgeting, P&G management, and cost control principles
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and environmental legislation
• Effective planning, scheduling, and programme monitoring skills
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing subcontractors, labour teams, and site administration
• Proficient in project reporting, documentation, and contract compliance
• Ability to implement efficient work methods and maintain high productivity