At the Faircape Group, we're not just redefining retirement living — we're shaping the future of healthcare within luxury retirement villages. Our six world-class facilities feature modern, technologically advanced Healthcare Centres that provide everything from frail care and dementia support to sub-acute recovery and assisted living.

For nearly four decades, the Faircape Group has shaped South Africa's residential, healthcare, and lifestyle landscape through its commitment to precision, integrity, and quality.

Our Faircape Life division manages luxury retirement living and healthcare environments where every detail matters — from the foundations beneath to the finishing touches residents experience daily. This role offers job security and stability as we continue to expand our six healthcare facilities and village clubhouses, and grow our portfolio of over 1,000 homes.

We are seeking an experienced Site Foreman to oversee daily site operations on construction, renovation, maintenance, and small-works projects across our facility, based in Somerset West.

This role is ideal for a hands-on construction professional who thrives on leading teams on-site, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship, and driving projects forward safely and efficiently.

Why Join Faircape Life

• Be part of a reputable, stable, and growing organisation with multi-industry excellence.
• Work on high-impact projects that shape luxury environments and healthcare infrastructure.
• Enjoy responsibility, autonomy, and the satisfaction of seeing projects come to life through your leadership.
• Experience a supportive and collaborative culture that values integrity, detail, and progress.
• 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.
• Limited to no weekend work

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Qualification

• National Certificate, Diploma, or Trade Qualification in Building, Construction, Carpentry, Civil Works, or a 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 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

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent practical construction knowledge and technical aptitude.
• Strong skills in setting out new works.
• Ability to manage labour teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions on-site.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with teams and management.
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to perform under pressure.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Specific Requirements

• Own reliable vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence is essential.
• Two written and positive references.
• Clear health record.
• Clear credit record.
• No criminal record.

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break.

To learn more about Faircape and what we have to offer, please visit our website: www.faircape.co.za

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful.