General Foreman / Site Manager (Building Construction) Cape Town, Western Cape

General Foreman / Site Manager (Building Construction)
Cape Town, Western Cape

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Foreman / Site Manager to strengthen our on-site construction execution team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial, residential, industrial, or mixed-use building projects and possess excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' proven experience in the building construction industry.
• Extensive experience as a General Foreman, Site Manager, or Senior Foreman on building projects.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town.
• Relevant construction qualification or trade certificate will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Thorough understanding of South African building regulations, construction methods, and health and safety legislation.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office; experience with construction management software is advantageous).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day site activities from project commencement through to completion.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise site labour, subcontractors, suppliers, and plant.
• Ensure construction work is executed according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and programme requirements.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary to maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate daily site activities and communicate effectively with project management teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Enforce compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and company safety procedures.
• Identify and proactively resolve construction, quality, and operational issues.
• Monitor productivity, labour allocation, material usage, and equipment utilisation.
• Manage site logistics, deliveries, storage, and housekeeping.
• Ensure accurate daily site records, progress reports, labour returns, and site documentation are maintained.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants, engineers, and local authorities where required.
• Assist in project planning, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Ensure defects are addressed promptly and manage snag lists through to practical completion.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement on site.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary site teams.

Preferred Experience
Experience working on one or more of the following project types would be advantageous:

• Commercial buildings
• Residential developments
• Retail developments
• Healthcare facilities
• Educational facilities
• Industrial buildings
• Mixed-use developments

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and growing construction team.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging building projects.
• Market-related remuneration based on qualifications, experience, and proven capability.

Availability: Immediate or as soon as possible.
Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Work Location: In person