Concrete Foreman Class 1

SUMMARY:
Our Client is looking for an experienced Concrete Foreman (Class 1), who must be based in Cape Town.

This is a contract based position (20 months) with a 3-month probation period and the candidate must be able to start as soon as possible.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Must be able to supervise our concrete labourers and oversee all activities relating to the erection of concrete structures. The responsibilities of the concrete foreman include evaluating the performance of the concrete labourers, ensuring that project costs remain within budget, and investigating work-related accidents. You should also be able to manage project materials and resources as well as oversee the use of equipment and tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be physically fit for heavy work
• Enjoy working with their hands
• Outstanding knowledge of concrete.
• Possess great concrete aptitude
• Overseeing all activities pertaining to concrete preparation, placement, installation, finishing, and curing
• Dividing concrete construction projects into different stages and evaluating how much labour and materials are required for each stage
• Resolving all problems that may affect project quality and completion
• Consulting blueprints, drawings, and plans to ensure that concrete structures are accurately placed and installed
• Delegating tasks to concrete laborers and providing overall guidance
• Inspecting concrete after the formwork and shoring has been removed and instructing concrete laborers on how to correct defects and concrete roughness

• National Diploma and/or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management will be advantageous
• Proven experience working as a Concrete Foreman
• Working knowledge of estimation software
• The ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and plans
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient communicator
• Attentive to details
• South African citizen