Plumbing Foreman
Company
Hire Resolve
Location
Cape Town
Salary
US$250K–US$300K a year
Via
via Adzuna
Job Description
A leading plumbing and construction services company is looking for an experienced Plumbing Foreman with strong experience in plumbing installations, site supervision, team management, and contractor coordination to join their team in Maitland, Cape Town. The successful candidate will oversee plumbing projects on site, manage production activities, ensure quality workmanship, and maintain effective communication with contractors and project stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise and manage plumbing teams on site.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Liaise with main contractors and other stakeholders on site
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Monitor staff attendance, timekeeping, absenteeism, and sick leave records.
• Allocate work effectively and ensure productivity targets are achieved.
• Resolve on-site issues and support the successful delivery of projects.
Requirements:
• 5–10 years' plumbing experience.
• Plumbing Trade Certificate.
• Previous experience supervising or leading plumbing teams.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage teams and coordinate with main contractors.
• Experience attending and contributing to site meetings.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
Benefits:
• Salary: negotiable.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise and manage plumbing teams on site.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Liaise with main contractors and other stakeholders on site
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Monitor staff attendance, timekeeping, absenteeism, and sick leave records.
• Allocate work effectively and ensure productivity targets are achieved.
• Resolve on-site issues and support the successful delivery of projects.
Requirements:
• 5–10 years' plumbing experience.
• Plumbing Trade Certificate.
• Previous experience supervising or leading plumbing teams.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage teams and coordinate with main contractors.
• Experience attending and contributing to site meetings.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
Benefits:
• Salary: negotiable.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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