Road Construction Foreman

Recruiter:

HandPicked Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000157/SW

Date posted:

Friday, May 23, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Road Construction Foreman (Layer Works & Kerbing)
Salary: Market Related, depending on experience + Cell phone Allowanceâ¯+ Diesel for your bakkie

Please note: The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.
â¯
Working hours:
Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 15:00 (when needed)
â¯
Our client is looking for a hands-on and experienced Road Construction Foreman who has in-depth knowledge of layer works, kerbing, Dumphy level, and road building processes.
The ideal candidate must be able to manage a team of general workers on-site and ensure the successful completion of road construction projects according to specifications and timelines.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

2+ years of experience in road construction, with strong skills in layer works and kerbing

Must know how to use and read a dumpy level

Proven experience as a foreman or site supervisor in roadworks

Ability to manage and lead a team effectively

Knowledge of materials such as G1, bitumen, and asphalt

Understanding of slushing, priming, and paving techniques

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Own Diesel bakkie would be highly beneficial

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of construction workers on-site

Execute and oversee G1 base layer preparation, slushing, priming, and asphalt (aswal) application

Ensure correct installation of kerbstones and proper compaction of layers

Interpret and work according to construction plans and technical drawings

Maintain site safety and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Monitor quality of workmanship and adherence to construction standards

Liaise with site managers and engineers regarding project progress and issues

Keep records of daily work progress and labor activities

Used dumpy level to measure and mark ground levels for construction projects.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

GRADER OPERATOR
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
12 days ago

Civil Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Civil Engineer (12 Month Contract)Our client is a forward-thinking mining organisation with a clear vision to be a globally significant, low-cost producer of strategic commodities essential for a sustainable future. Their flagship operation is positioned on Zimbabwe’s renowned Great Dyke, featuring both open-pit and long-life underground mining phases, with continued studies into expanding v...
25 days ago

Junior Geometric Engineer
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Market related
To provide discipline specific, specialist engineering and project management services to iX enginee
26 days ago

Junior Civil Construction Foreman
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
40 days ago

General Working Foreman
Location: Cresta
Salary: To be discussed
Bilnor Staffing Solution's client in the mining & construction sectors is seeking an experience GENERAL WORKING foreman to join their team in Cresta, Gauteng.The General Working foreman is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily workshop and/or site operations to ensure efficient workflow, adherence to safety standards, and quality workmanship. This hands-on role includes supervising...
54 days ago

Underground Mining Opportunities
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market-Related
We''re urgently sourcing experienced underground mining professionals for multiple roles across South Africa - Brits, Northam, Swartklip, Thabazimbi, Rustenburg
68 days ago