Senior Wet Works Foreman

Permanent

Ref #19265-CBU

charmaine.bcv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
Our client is a South African property development and construction company based in Midrand, Gauteng. They specialize in residential, commercial, and retail property development, construction, sales, and property rentals
Job Description

You will: 

  • Plan, supervise and coordinate all wet works activities on site, including foundations, brickwork, plastering, screeding, concrete works and related structural elements.
  • Manage and direct site labour and subcontractor gangs to ensure productivity targets and construction programme deadlines are met.
  • Read and interpret architectural, structural and engineering drawings to ensure work is carried out to specification and to the correct levels, tolerances and finishes.
  • Conduct daily quality checks and snag inspections, ensuring workmanship meets company and consulting engineer standards before sign-off.
  • Enforce site Health & Safety requirements at all times, ensuring compliance with the OHS Act and site-specific safety file requirements.
  • Liaise daily with the Site Manager/Construction Director on progress, material requirements, delays and risks.
  • Manage material call-offs and ensure adequate stock of wet works materials to avoid delays.
  • Maintain accurate daily site records, including labour allocations, progress reports and site diaries.
  • Coordinate with other trades (steel fixing, formwork, plumbing, electrical) to maintain a clash-free, efficient sequence of works.
  • Mentor and manage junior foremen, chargehands and site labour.
Qualifications
  •  Any construction related qualification will be an advantage
Skills
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Wet Works Foreman, with at least 2 years at a senior/lead level.
  • Proven experience on high-density residential (Res 3) developments is essential.
  • Solid working knowledge of concrete, brickwork, plastering and screeding practices and tolerances.
  • Ability to read and work from construction drawings and specifications.
  • Strong understanding of site Health & Safety requirements (OHS Act).
  • Proven ability to manage and motivate large labour teams and subcontractor gangs.
  • Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence.
  • Trade-related qualification or relevant technical training advantageous.
  • Hands-on, disciplined and deadline driven.
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills.
  • High attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
  • Good communicator, able to liaise confidently with site management and other trades.
  • Able to work under pressure on a fast-paced, high-density residential programme.
Salary/Package
R 500 k Neg depending on exp
Benefits

N/A

Job Post Expiration
2026-09-18

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