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Senior Foreman (Wet Trades)

Cosmo Central Group
Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa Posted Sep 25, 2026
Full-timeOn-site

About this role

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting out using dumpy level, pipe level, or laser level.

  • Set brick gauge rod, string lines, cavity batons according to SANS 10400-K guideline.

  • Create a two-week look ahead program, daily allocations and output tracking.

  • Transfer levels from benchmarks to adjacent walls and between floors.

  • Use straight edge, spirit level, and square to measure level, square, and plumbness of all brickwork, plaster, and screed.

  • Do progressive quality checks on work-in-progress, using approved checklist and ensure progress report on sub-contractor draws is in accordance to approved tick sheet.

  • Order and facilitate call off of required construction materials in-line with the program.

  • Continuously enforce a clean work area prior to any activity and ensure PPE is present at all times. Ensure safety measures are implemented at all times.

  • Ensure that latest issued drawings are at hand in hard copy and/or soft copy.

  • Escalating issues when unsure to senior management and when necessary. Report any defects or identified risks on site.

  • Minimum requirements

  • 15 years proven experience as a Wet Trade Foreman.

  • NQF 4/5 Construction related advantageous.

  • Red Seal Certificate advantageous.

  • MBA advantageous.

  • Must reside in Gauteng or the Western Cape.

Experience

  • Solid experience in residential construction.

  • Experience in wet trades and finishing.

  • Strong leadership and site supervision skills.

  • Ability to manage teams, timelines, and quality standards.

  • Good understanding of construction drawings and site safety.

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