Construction Foreman
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognized as the leading #avo experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Westfalia Fruit Estates, situated in Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Construction Foreman
Requirements
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer, the Construction Foreman will be responsible for managing, supervising, guiding and advising subordinates in terms of construction related activities. Other tasks include attending to service requests, management of material, finances and quality of these requests as well as the management of the construction machinery.Candidate is also responsible for general structural, building (Industrial, village and management housing), water infrastructure and road maintenance throughout the operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installing water supplies a drainage
- Supervise and coordinate daily construction activities, including plumbing, painting, carpentry and on different sites
- Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors, and labourers
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Interpret and work from technical drawings, plans, and specifications
- Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Conduct regular site inspections and report on progress
- Manage materials, equipment, and resource allocation efficiently
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize heavy machinery and construction vehicles
Education:
- Diploma in civil engineering and construction or relevant qualification
Experience:
- 3-5 years’ experience managing on a civil and agricultural construction
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license
Behavioural Competencies:
- Self-motivated, hardworking, and energetic
- Good communication both written and verbal
- Integrity, passion for work, excellence and success
- A service-oriented individual that can work under pressure and in a team environment
- Have good analytical skills, be able to motivate a team and be a strong leader.
Benefits
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus.
Closing date for applications will be 09 April 2026.
NB: Should you not receive correspondence by 01 May 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.