GENERAL FOREMAN

Recruiter:

Shisa Talent Sourcing

Job Ref:

4150749375

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

GENERAL FOREMAN – CONSTRUCTION

Senior site leadership role delivering safe, compliant, on-time and profitable construction projects.

Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa

Department: Production
Reports to: Site Agent / Contracts Manager

Role Summary

Full accountability for site execution, HSE, quality, programme, cost control and workforce supervision. Drives construction activities from planning to completion, coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials and plant to specification and programme.

Key Responsibilities

Lead site execution in line with programme, drawings and specifications
Enforce HSE compliance, toolbox talks, audits and incident reporting
Own quality compliance; eliminate rework and NCRs
Supervise subcontractors, labour, plant and materials
Monitor progress, identify delays, implement recovery actions
Control costs, flag variations, support QS and CM
Coordinate stakeholders: client, consultants, subcontractors
Maintain site records, reports and statutory registers
Develop, discipline and manage site teams

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12
15+ years technical construction experience
10+ years managerial/site leadership experience
Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and standards
Proven HSE and quality management capability

Core Competencies

Construction programming and sequencing
Quality, HSE and risk management
Subcontractor and workforce management
Cost control and BOQ interpretation
Drawings and specifications interpretation
BuildSmart and construction systems literacy

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