Site Foreman / Site Manager

About the role

The Site Foreman / Site Manager will lead daily construction activities on SKG Properties' commercial and industrial sites in South Africa. Reporting to senior management, you will ensure that work is carried out safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all on‑site labour teams and subcontractors.
• Allocate labour, tools, plant and materials to meet daily work fronts.
• Monitor productivity, progress and compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Execute the approved construction programme and adjust sequencing to avoid delays.
• Identify programme risks, develop recovery plans and support acceleration when needed.
• Enforce Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, conduct toolbox talks and ensure proper PPE use.
• Maintain quality control, arrange corrective actions for defects and coordinate inspections with consultants.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising construction sites and managing subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications and setting‑out procedures.
• Ability to monitor and report on productivity, programme adherence and safety performance.
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to coordinate multiple trades simultaneously.

Required skills

• Construction programme management
• Health & Safety compliance (Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations)
• Quality control and inspection coordination
• Site supervision and labour allocation