Earthworks Chargehand (North West) at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

• To coordinate operations and oversee employees to ensure the successful completion of a project at a construction site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Supervising and leading the team.
• Ensuring the safety of the team members.
• Communicating the job to and with the team.
• Ensuring team compliance with company policies and procedures.

Planning and Scheduling

• Translating general work requirements into a prioritised work plan for the team.
• Periodically review daily goals to meet the forecasted production.
• Work with the team to overcome work related challenges.

Quality Control

• Recognising, addressing and resolving issues/problems among or between employees in the team.
• Promoting, supporting and facilitating teamwork and harmony between all team members by fostering a positive attitude among all team members.

Administration

• Reporting on work progress
• Keep disciplinary reports.
• Daily time and attendance
• Recommending workforce actions such as recruitment, releasing, promotions and discipline.

Safety

• Facilitating mandatory safety toolbox meetings.
• Ensuring completion of initial safety and hazard assessments.
• Participating in Safety/incident investigations.
• Ensuring that company vehicles and equipment checks are carried out.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12.
• Certificate in a skilled trade is advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three years’ relevant experience supervising construction teams.
• Earthworks working experience.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent organisational and Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Knows and understands the OHSA/MHSA and Safety and environmental issues.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office on-site.
• Over time work required.
• Travelling to remote sites.

CLOSING DATE: 21 APRIL 2026