Earthworks Foreman
H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd (HEJ)
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Earthworks Foreman
Earthworks Foreman
Posted on August 12, 2026 | Job ID: 3375
Application Deadline: 3 days left
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd (HEJ)POSITION: EARTHWORKS FOREMAN Location: Rumphi OVERVIEW H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd (HEJ) is one of the leading providers of engineering solutions in Malawi and serves all sectors of the economy including mining, energy, agriculture, construction and manufacturing. The company has vacancies at its Rumphi Project Site:Job Title:Earthworks Foreman (1)Nature of Contract: One Year Fixed TermDuty Station:RumphiReporting to:Site Engineer/Project ManagerDepartment:Construction/OperationsJob PurposeThe Earthworks Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating all earthworks activities on construction projects to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. The Foreman manages site personnel, equipment operators, and subcontractors involved in excavation, embankment construction, grading, backfilling, and related earthworks operations.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesSite Supervision
- Supervise daily earthworks activities including excavation, filling, grading, levelling, backfilling, and compaction.
- Allocate work to operators, labourers, and subcontractors.
- Ensure work is executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
- Monitor daily productivity and ensure project targets are achieved. Earthworks OperationsOversee:
- Site clearing and stripping
- Bulk excavation
- Cut and fill operations
- Embankment construction
- Trench excavation
- Road formation
- Drainage excavation
- Layer placement and compaction
- Ensure correct levels, gradients, and alignment are maintained. Equipment CoordinationCoordinate the use of construction plant including:
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
- Motor Graders
- Rollers
- TLBs
- Water Bowsers
- Dump Trucks
- Ensure equipment is used efficiently.
- Report equipment breakdowns promptly. Quality Control
- Ensure earthworks comply with project specifications.
- Monitor moisture conditioning before compaction.
- Ensure required compaction standards are achieved.
- Work closely with surveyors and laboratory technicians during testing.
- Rectify defective work immediately. Planning and Reporting
- Plan daily work activities.
- Maintain daily site records.
- Report progress to the Site Engineer.
- Record labour, equipment, materials, and production outputs.
- Participate in site meetings. Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related field
- NCIC Certificate in Firemanship is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in earthworks or civil engineering construction.
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
- Experience on road, bridge, dam, airport, or large civil infrastructure projects is an advantage.
- Earthworks construction methods.
- Excavation and embankment construction.
- Soil classification and compaction principles.
- Reading engineering drawings.
- Survey setting-out principles.
- Construction plant operations.
- Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Environmental management practices.
- Malawi labour and construction regulations. Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Planning and organisational ability.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to read construction drawings.
- Time management.
- Teamwork and conflict resolution.
- Quality and safety awareness.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Interested candidates who have met the above requirements should send their applications together with certified copies of certificates and CVs to the address that is convenient, no later than 16th August, 2026:Email: hr@hejackson.comPostal Address:The Head of Human ResourceH.E. Jackson Engineering LtdKanengo IndustrialP. O Box 1218LilongweMalawi.Physical Address:Kanengo IndustrialPlot 91, Area 28LilongweNB Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews
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