SITE FOREMAN

SUMMARY:
A property company based in Johannesburg is currently seeking a Site Forman, head of installations, second in command.
Job Purpose:
The Deputy Head of Installations Team (2IC) will act as the second-in-command to the Head of Installations, ensuring smooth daily operations, high standards of work, and team accountability. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a no-nonsense approach to maintaining safety, professionalism, and efficiency on all installation sites.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Morning Attendance:
• Complete and maintain the daily attendance register for the installations team.
• Material Loading Supervision:
• Oversee the daily loading of materials into vans, verifying correct quantities and ensuring accuracy.
• Timely Operations:
• Ensure loading and travel to sites are completed within reasonable timeframes.
• Tool Management:
• Check that all tools are in working order and accounted for in each van.
• Housekeeping Standards:
• Maintain tidiness and organization in vans and on installation sites at all times.
• Team Behaviour and Professionalism:
• Enforce respectable behaviour on site, ensuring staff act professionally and respectfully toward clients and their property.

• Actively participate in and supervise the installation process to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Client Property Care:
• Ensure all team members show respect for the client’s property, minimizing damage and disruption.
• Site Completion:
• Ensure sites are left clean and tidy upon completion, confirming client satisfaction before departure.
• Issue Reporting:
• Promptly communicate any issues related to work or staff to the Project Manager.
• Safety Compliance:
• Ensure all site staff adhere to safety protocols and work in a safe manner at all times.
• Leadership and Discipline:
• Maintain a no-nonsense approach, holding team members accountable and addressing any performance or behavioral issues decisively.

• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within installations, construction, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Hands-on experience with installation processes and tools.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with team members, clients, and the Project Manager.
• Ability to enforce standards and maintain discipline in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and best practices.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve issues efficiently.
• Valid driver’s license
• Health and Safety qualification

• Assertive, with a no-nonsense approach to leadership.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Respectful and professional in client interactions.
• Team player with a hands-on mentality.

• Primarily site-based, with travel to various installation locations.
• May require early starts and occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Physical demands include lifting, carrying, and hands-on installation work.