Foreman (Civils/Structures/Pipeline)

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to assume supervisory responsibility over workers, materials and plant in respect of a trade specific part of the work on a contract working to a programme and deadlines as agreed with the supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately implement drawings and specifications for the trades or areas under the Foreman’s responsibility
• Plan and utilise resources and materials to ensure the achievement of maximum output efficiencies to meet production and time targets
• Undertake timeous filing of latest drawings taking care that all superseded information is destroyed
• Record information, including personnel, production and operational data on the specified forms and reports
• Undertake a detailed setting out of the works from an established grid
• Maintain and transfer datum lines
• Maintain gridlines and benchmarks
• Ensure plant and equipment are correctly applied, serviced and maintained
• Daily, complete Quality Assurance checklists ensuring specifications are met
• Timeously submit checklists to the Site Agent/Contract Manager
• Immediately react to non-conformance reports
• Manage and control wastage of materials
• Continuously ensure and maintain compliance with company and legal requirements for site safety
• Daily inspect cleanliness and general housekeeping
• Daily sign off that all activities under their control is completed, the site has been cleaned and left in a safe and secure state
• Assign work to employees ensuring that the relevant materials and equipment is available
• Continuously examine and inspect work progress of subordinates and sub-contractors for:
• Adherence to drawing and specifications.
• Dimensional accuracy
• Cleanliness and good house keeping
• Safety
• Co-ordinate sub-contract activities in terms of an agreed sequence and prevent out of sequence works or the overlapping of trades in restricted areas
• Report any breakdowns, work stoppages or any other obstruction preventing works to proceed to the Site Agent/Contract Manager
• Monitor and manage performance of subordinate staff in compliance with the Performance Management policy and processes
• Mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance and to enhance likelihood of career growth in subordinate staff
• PRACTISE sound labour relations within the approved conditions of service with regard to staff including but not limited to:
• Maintaining Discipline
• Assisting the Site Agent/Contract Manager in resolving employee grievances and welfare requirements
• Ensure compliance of subordinate staff to company policies, procedures and practices
• Maintain a critical mass of staff ensuring effective staff retention
• Establish a positive work context for subordinate staff to build motivation and team spirit

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Trade Certificate/Diploma
• At least 5 years’ experience in construction, engineering and built environment
• Knowledge of construction processes and applicable trades
• Relevant experiences in WTP, water retaining structures, and pipeline
• Be able to read and interpret drawings
• Setting out and labelling. Knowledge of materials, plant and equipment
• Knowledge of site materials systems
• Staff supervision and basic knowledge of IR
• Knowledge of Safety requirements and health systems
• Knowledge Construction regulation and Legal liability
• Registration with a recognised professional body will be an advantage
• A valid Driver’s licence

COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in Ms Programmes
• Excellent Communications skills both oral and written
• Ability to work under pressure
• Numerical orientation
• Planning skills
• Problem solving
• Conflict management
• Leveraging diversity
• Decision making
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to delegate
• Computer literate
• Team player

Job Features

• Occupational level | Skilled
• Department | Choose
• Location | Location
• Closing Date | Closing Date
• Applications must be sent to | To : SA.Recruitment@khatocivils.com/careers @southzambezi.com
• Work Type | Permanent