Senior Brickwork and Finishing Foreman

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000680/KL

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R30,000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Brickwork and Finishing Foreman to manage structural wet trades and architectural finishes on large-scale projects. Requires 5-8 years of experience and expertise in interpreting complex drawings and enforcing quality standards.

POSITION INFO:

Senior Brickwork and Finishing Foreman

Reporting to: Site Manager
Seniority Level: Mid-Career (5-8 years' experience)
Type: Contractor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Comprehensive & Expanded Job Specification

Main Purpose of the Role
To assume total operational accountability for the scheduling, execution, and quality assurance of all structural wet trades through to high-end architectural handovers.
Structural & Architectural Brickwork Specifications
- Setting Out, Profiles & Layouts
- Structural Integrity & Alignment
- Reinforcement & Cavity Management
- Mortar, Grout & Concrete Batching
- Access & Scaffolding Safety
General Wet Trades & Pre-Finishing Lifecycle
- High-Volume Plastering Systems
- Floor Screeding & Sub-Base Preparation
- Waterproofing & Joint Sealing
Comprehensive Architectural Finishes & Handover Mastery
- Tiling & Floor Coverings
- Ceilings & Partitioning
- Joinery & Carpentry
- Painting, Glazing & Wall Coatings
- Protection of Works Protocol
Material, Subcontractor & Commercial Site Management
- Rework Prevention Mandate
- Material Bill Verification
- Waste & Cost Mitigation
- Subcontractor Management
- Proactive Snagging & Handover Preparation
- OHS Act Compliance
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of verified experience operating as a Senior dual Brickwork and Finishing Foreman on large-scale projects
- Valid trade test certificate or formal tertiary qualification in Construction Supervision / Building Science
- Advanced capability in reading and interpreting complex drawings
- Demonstrated track record of delivering defect-free projects under accelerated timelines
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal transport

Sectors: Construction Functions: Foreman

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