Earthworks Foreman (Roads & Civil Works) - Construction Industry
Overview
RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable civil engineering contractor in Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Earthworks Foreman to oversee earthworks and related civil construction activities on road and infrastructure projects for a period of 24 months.
Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience in earthworks and road construction
- Matric Certificate or higher qualification
- Proven experience supervising earthworks on road projects
- Strong knowledge of bulk earthworks, cut and fill, layerworks and compaction
- Working knowledge of drainage and related civil works
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
- Experience supervising plant operators, labour teams and subcontractors
- Knowledge of health and safety, quality control and construction procedures
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily earthworks and civil construction activities
- Ensure construction is carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements
- Coordinate and allocate labour, plant and equipment effectively
- Monitor earthworks production, levels, compaction and material placement
- Oversee cut and fill operations, layerworks and compaction activities
- Coordinate with the Site Agent, engineers and other project teams
- Monitor daily progress and assist in achieving production targets
- Ensure proper use and coordination of construction plant and equipment
- Maintain a safe, productive and well-organised work environment
- Conduct site inspections and address quality or construction-related issues
- Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements
How to apply
Verify before you apply
SpanSam summarises opportunities for easier discovery. Always confirm the closing date, eligibility requirements and submission instructions on the original source before sending personal information or documents.
About this listing: SpanSam is an opportunity discovery service and is not the hiring employer unless explicitly stated. Application decisions and source-listing changes are controlled by the employer or institution.