Lead Hand - Building

Our client, a well-established local construction company operating within both the residential and commercial sectors, is seeking to employ an experienced Lead Hand to join their progressive and expanding professional team.

The successful candidate will play a key role on site, responsible for setting out new projects, supervising small teams, and assisting with construction and finishing works to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to project specifications.

You will be resident in the Helderberg or Stellenbosch area.

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You must have proven experience in a Lead Hand or senior site-based role within the construction sector, with the ability to set out new sites accurately in accordance with drawings, measurements, and specifications. You must be able to read and interpret construction plans, ensure correct levels and alignments, and guide site teams accordingly.
• You must be hands-on and competent in general construction activities, including assisting with finishing works such as plastering, screeding, snag lists, and final handover preparation. Strong leadership skills are essential, as you will be required to supervise and coordinate a small team, allocate daily tasks, and maintain productivity and workmanship standards on site.
• You must be able to work independently, keep accurate site records, and take a proactive approach to quality control, problem-solving, and meeting project deadlines. A solid understanding of health and safety requirements on construction sites is essential.
• You must have relevant construction experience; a formal construction qualification or trade background will be advantageous.

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.