Site Foreman

Job title: Site Foreman

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Site Foreman to oversee daily construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and small-works across Faircape Life's six healthcare facilities and luxury retirement villages. Based in Onrus Manor, Hermanus, you will lead on-site teams, coordinate subcontractors, ensure quality workmanship, and drive projects forward safely and efficiently. This role offers job security and stability as we expand our six healthcare facilities and village clubhouses, and grow our portfolio of over 1,000 homes.

What You'll Do

• Supervise daily construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and repair activities across multiple sites.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to programme.
• Allocate daily tasks to labour teams and monitor productivity and workmanship.
• Ensure all work complies with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and company requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify defects, risks, or delays requiring corrective action.
• Assist with site establishment, setting out, and interpretation of construction drawings.
• Monitor material usage and notify management of procurement requirements to avoid delays.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and plant are correctly utilised, maintained, and secured.
• Maintain accurate site records, including labour attendance, daily diaries, deliveries, and progress reports.
• Enforce Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards and ensure compliance with all site regulations.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety briefings.
• Assist the Site Agent with progress tracking and reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to quality and programme requirements.
• Completion of snag list, quality inspections, and handover processes.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, accountability, and high standards across all site personnel.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: National Certificate, Diploma, or Trade Qualification in Building, Construction, Carpentry, Civil Works, or related field. Trade Test qualification will be advantageous. OHS Representative or Supervisor training will be advantageous. Relevant construction industry certifications will be advantageous.
• Experience and Knowledge: Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site / Construction Foreman, General Foreman, or similar supervisory role within the construction industry. Proven experience supervising residential, commercial, healthcare, or refurbishment projects. Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, quality control, and site coordination. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and site compliance requirements. Experience coordinating subcontractors, labour teams, and suppliers. Knowledge of setting out and basic surveying principles. Experience maintaining site documentation and records. Computer literate.

Nice to Have

• Trade Test qualification will be advantageous.
• OHS Representative or Supervisor training will be advantageous.
• Relevant construction industry certifications will be advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Above-market salaries – we pay for excellence.
• Quarterly performance bonuses – your contribution and results are recognised throughout the year.
• Long-service leave – because loyalty and commitment deserve to be celebrated.
• Discounted Faircom internet packages – stay connected at home and work.
• Travel allowance/compensation for travelling to sites as needed.