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Construction Site Foreman

Supervise site teams, manage daily plans, and ensure safety, quality, and progress.

business Field payments Avg: R42,000

description Overview

Site Foremen coordinate trades, allocate tasks, track progress, and enforce safety standards. They act as the bridge between site crews and project management.

**A Day in the Life:**
Morning toolbox talks, coordinating work fronts, quality/safety checks, and reporting.

schedule A Day in the Life

06:30

Toolbox talk and safety briefing

07:00

Allocate tasks and coordinate trades

12:00

Quality checks and problem solving

15:30

Progress reporting and materials planning

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Team Leader

0-3

Step 2

Site Foreman

3-7

Step 3

Site Manager

7-12

Step 4

Construction Manager

12+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 25,000 - R 65,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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