Construction Foreman jobs in South Africa

Job description

Site Manager/General Foreman

Qualifications:

• N6 or National Diploma or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Trade Test & Wireman’s Licence

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 - 10 years proven experience in Water and Sanitation, or pumps and panels
• Knowledge and experience with Electrical Maintenance
• Knowledge of Government Infrastructure regulations (advantageous)
• Must have excellent computer skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to cope well under pressure
• Valid driver’s licence

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducting routine inspections and servicing of maintenance.
• Implementing the preventative maintenance plan.
• Manage workshop and tools.
• Maintaining and conducting general maintenance.
• Housekeeping and managing of safety standards within the Water Treatment Plant according to the OHS Act, relevant legislation, and codes.
• Work closely with the Team on various technical matters.
• Prepare orders and obtain authorization from the End-user and Project Manager for purchasing of materials.
• Ability to use work order system.
• Conduct quality audits of all the Water Treatment facility before inviting the client for approval.
• Conduct walkabouts and compile snag lists.
• Assist Project Manager in implementing snag corrections or renovations and report back to the Project Manager.
• Station at the site to measure up and do monitoring of the Project.
• Arrange and attend meetings with suppliers, employer, and maintenance team.
• Take minutes of meetings.
• Provide progress updates to the Project Manager and/or Executive Management on a Weekly and Monthly basis.
• Manage and liaise with the client.
• Maintain the filing system of documents and plans.
• Day-to-day duties:
• Supervise workers and subcontractors.
• Help project manager to plan work.
• Manage orders and deliveries of construction materials.
• Organize staff work schedules.
• Check work is carried out safely.
• Complete records for site reports.
• Attend site briefings.

Additional Information:

This position will only be afforded preferably to candidates residing in Johannesburg/Pretoria, Gauteng Province.

Job Type: Temporary

Duration: 6 Months

Application Deadline: 2024/10/23
Expected Start Date: 2024/10/24