Finishing Foreman - The Recruiter

Finishing Foreman - Heritage Building Cape Town

A leading building contractor is seeking an experienced Finishing Foreman to join their team on a prestigious heritage building project in Cape Town.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional with a strong eye for detail and experience delivering high-quality finishes on complex building projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate all finishing works on site.
• Supervise subcontractors and finishing teams.
• Ensure workmanship meets required quality and heritage standards.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Site Manager and Contracts Manager.
• Monitor programme and ensure finishing activities remain on schedule.
• Inspect completed work and identify defects or areas requiring attention.
• Coordinate snagging, touch-ups and final completion.
• Ensure materials and resources are available when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised working environment.
• Work carefully around existing heritage features and finishes.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years' experience as a Finishing Foreman on building projects.
• Proven experience with high-end commercial, residential or heritage projects.
• Strong knowledge of building finishes and construction methods.
• Excellent understanding of tiling, ceilings, partitions, plastering, painting, joinery and related finishing trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong subcontractor and team-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to work within a demanding construction programme.
• Relevant construction qualifications will be advantageous.
• Previous heritage restoration/refurbishment experience will be highly advantageous.