Construction Site Manager

About the position

Civil Construction Production Manager / General Foreman

Lead Civil Construction Projects with Precision and Hands-On Leadership
Wellington Western Cape | R600,000 R700,000 CTC per annum | 08:00 am - 17:00 pm

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established civil construction company recognized for delivering technically complex infrastructure projects with exceptional quality and efficiency. They are committed to sustainable community development and pride themselves on maintaining the highest industry standards. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture and the opportunity to contribute to diverse civil projects across multiple disciplines.

The Role: Civil Construction Production Manager / General Foreman

This role is responsible for overseeing daily site operations, supervising and coordinating construction teams, and ensuring project work is executed safely, on time, and to specifications. The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership, manage resources effectively, and play a key role in developing and mentoring junior foremen.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily site operations across civil projects.
• Coordinate construction teams to deliver on project timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Oversee and implement construction methods, including SANS 1200 standards.
• Monitor progress, address challenges, and report to project managers.
• Train, mentor, and guide junior foremen and site staff.
• Manage equipment, materials, and subcontractors on site.

About You

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a General Foreman or Production Manager in civil construction.
• Proven expertise across pipelines, earthworks, roads, and concrete works.
• Solid knowledge of construction methodologies and SANS 1200.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Track record of mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Grade 12 / NQF4 qualification required; relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Valid Code EB (or higher) driver's license.

Desired Skills:

• Construction Site Management
• Construction Site
• Site management
• First aid
• Construction methods
• Demolition
• Groundworks
• Safety Management
• Managing staff
• Site Logistics
• Scaffolding
• Organising Labour
• Groundwork
• Construction work
• Construction management
• Piling
• Set construction
• Horticulture

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate