Assistant Steel Fixer Foreman
2026-08-03T03:56:57+00:00
H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Rumphi
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Engineering
Construction, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Management
2026-08-08T17:00:00+00:00
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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 a vacancy at its Rumphi Project Site:
Job Purpose
The Assistant Steel Fixer Foreman assists the Steel Fixer Foreman in planning, supervising, and coordinating all steel reinforcement activities on construction projects. The role ensures reinforcement works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved structural drawings, bar bending schedules (BBS), project specifications, and quality standards.
The Assistant Steel Fixer Foreman assumes supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Steel Fixer Foreman.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Site Supervision
- Assist in supervising daily steel fixing activities on site.
- Allocate work to steel fixers, assistants, and labourers.
- Monitor daily productivity and ensure work progresses according to programme.
- Ensure reinforcement installation complies with approved structural drawings and specifications.
- Supervise work in the absence of the Steel Fixer Foreman.
Reinforcement Works
Assist in supervising and carrying out:
- Receiving, sorting, and stacking reinforcing steel.
- Cutting and bending reinforcement bars according to Bar Bending Schedules (BBS).
- Fixing reinforcement for foundations, footings, columns, beams, slabs, walls, retaining structures, culverts, bridges, and drainage works.
- Installing mesh reinforcement and dowel bars.
- Positioning reinforcement using approved spacers and chairs to achieve specified concrete cover.
- Securing reinforcement with binding wire.
- Checking reinforcement before concrete placement.
Quality Control
- Ensure reinforcement complies with approved drawings, BBS, and project specifications.
- Verify bar sizes, spacing, lap lengths, anchorage, and concrete cover.
- Conduct pre-pour inspections with Site Engineers and Quality Control personnel.
- Identify and rectify defects before concrete casting.
- Minimise rework through close supervision.
Material and Tool Management
- Assist in estimating reinforcement requirements.
- Monitor steel usage to minimise wastage.
- Ensure reinforcement materials are properly stored and protected.
- Maintain steel fixing tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Report shortages or damaged materials and tools.
Planning and Reporting
- Assist in preparing daily work plans.
- Maintain records of:
- Labour attendance.
- Reinforcement installed.
- Materials received and used.
- Daily work progress.
- Report production, delays, and material shortages to the Steel Fixer Foreman.
Qualifications & Experience
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
- National Trade Test Certificate in Steel Fixing, Reinforced Concrete Works, or a related construction trade.
- National Certificate or Diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in steel fixing on building or civil engineering projects.
- Previous experience leading a steel fixing gang or team is an added advantage.
- Experience on reinforced concrete structures such as buildings, bridges, culverts, tanks, and retaining walls is desirable.
Knowledge of:
- Reinforcement fixing methods and practices.
- Reading and interpreting structural drawings.
- Understanding of Bar Bending Schedules (BBS).
- Reinforced concrete construction techniques.
- Concrete cover and reinforcement detailing requirements.
- Occupational health and safety requirements.
- Material handling and storage procedures.
- Malawi construction industry standards.
Skills and Competencies
- Good supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and BBS.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Teamwork and mentoring skills.
* Assist in supervising daily steel fixing activities on site. * Allocate work to steel fixers, assistants, and labourers. * Monitor daily productivity and ensure work progresses according to programme. * Ensure reinforcement installation complies with approved structural drawings and specifications. * Supervise work in the absence of the Steel Fixer Foreman. * Assist in supervising and carrying out: Receiving, sorting, and stacking reinforcing steel. * Cutting and bending reinforcement bars according to Bar Bending Schedules (BBS). * Fixing reinforcement for foundations, footings, columns, beams, slabs, walls, retaining structures, culverts, bridges, and drainage works. * Installing mesh reinforcement and dowel bars. * Positioning reinforcement using approved spacers and chairs to achieve specified concrete cover. * Securing reinforcement with binding wire. * Checking reinforcement before concrete placement. * Ensure reinforcement complies with approved drawings, BBS, and project specifications. * Verify bar sizes, spacing, lap lengths, anchorage, and concrete cover. * Conduct pre-pour inspections with Site Engineers and Quality Control personnel. * Identify and rectify defects before concrete casting. * Minimise rework through close supervision. * Assist in estimating reinforcement requirements. * Monitor steel usage to minimise wastage. * Ensure reinforcement materials are properly stored and protected. * Maintain steel fixing tools and equipment in good working condition. * Report shortages or damaged materials and tools. * Assist in preparing daily work plans. * Maintain records of: Labour attendance, Reinforcement installed, Materials received and used, Daily work progress. * Report production, delays, and material shortages to the Steel Fixer Foreman.
* Good supervisory and leadership skills. * Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and BBS. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Good planning and organisational skills. * Problem-solving and decision-making ability. * Attention to detail and commitment to quality. * Time management and ability to meet deadlines. * Teamwork and mentoring skills.
* Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE). * National Trade Test Certificate in Steel Fixing, Reinforced Concrete Works, or a related construction trade. * National Certificate or Diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering is an added advantage. * Minimum of 3 years' experience in steel fixing on building or civil engineering projects. * Previous experience leading a steel fixing gang or team is an added advantage. * Experience on reinforced concrete structures such as buildings, bridges, culverts, tanks, and retaining walls is desirable. * Knowledge of: Reinforcement fixing methods and practices. * Reading and interpreting structural drawings. * Understanding of Bar Bending Schedules (BBS). * Reinforced concrete construction techniques. * Concrete cover and reinforcement detailing requirements. * Occupational health and safety requirements. * Material handling and storage procedures. * Malawi construction industry standards.
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Steel Fixer Foreman
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering, Category: Construction, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Management]
Jobs at:
H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 8 2026
Duty Station:
Rumphi | Lilongwe
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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 a vacancy at its Rumphi Project Site:
Job Purpose
The Assistant Steel Fixer Foreman assists the Steel Fixer Foreman in planning, supervising, and coordinating all steel reinforcement activities on construction projects. The role ensures reinforcement works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved structural drawings, bar bending schedules (BBS), project specifications, and quality standards.
The Assistant Steel Fixer Foreman assumes supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Steel Fixer Foreman.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Site Supervision
- Assist in supervising daily steel fixing activities on site.
- Allocate work to steel fixers, assistants, and labourers.
- Monitor daily productivity and ensure work progresses according to programme.
- Ensure reinforcement installation complies with approved structural drawings and specifications.
- Supervise work in the absence of the Steel Fixer Foreman.
Reinforcement Works
Assist in supervising and carrying out:
- Receiving, sorting, and stacking reinforcing steel.
- Cutting and bending reinforcement bars according to Bar Bending Schedules (BBS).
- Fixing reinforcement for foundations, footings, columns, beams, slabs, walls, retaining structures, culverts, bridges, and drainage works.
- Installing mesh reinforcement and dowel bars.
- Positioning reinforcement using approved spacers and chairs to achieve specified concrete cover.
- Securing reinforcement with binding wire.
- Checking reinforcement before concrete placement.
Quality Control
- Ensure reinforcement complies with approved drawings, BBS, and project specifications.
- Verify bar sizes, spacing, lap lengths, anchorage, and concrete cover.
- Conduct pre-pour inspections with Site Engineers and Quality Control personnel.
- Identify and rectify defects before concrete casting.
- Minimise rework through close supervision.
Material and Tool Management
- Assist in estimating reinforcement requirements.
- Monitor steel usage to minimise wastage.
- Ensure reinforcement materials are properly stored and protected.
- Maintain steel fixing tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Report shortages or damaged materials and tools.
Planning and Reporting
- Assist in preparing daily work plans.
- Maintain records of:
- Labour attendance.
- Reinforcement installed.
- Materials received and used.
- Daily work progress.
- Report production, delays, and material shortages to the Steel Fixer Foreman.
Qualifications & Experience
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
- National Trade Test Certificate in Steel Fixing, Reinforced Concrete Works, or a related construction trade.
- National Certificate or Diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in steel fixing on building or civil engineering projects.
- Previous experience leading a steel fixing gang or team is an added advantage.
- Experience on reinforced concrete structures such as buildings, bridges, culverts, tanks, and retaining walls is desirable.
Knowledge of:
- Reinforcement fixing methods and practices.
- Reading and interpreting structural drawings.
- Understanding of Bar Bending Schedules (BBS).
- Reinforced concrete construction techniques.
- Concrete cover and reinforcement detailing requirements.
- Occupational health and safety requirements.
- Material handling and storage procedures.
- Malawi construction industry standards.
Skills and Competencies
- Good supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and BBS.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Teamwork and mentoring skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: high school
Job application procedure
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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 8th August, 2026:
Postal Address:
The Head of Human Resource
H.E. Jackson Engineering Ltd
Kanengo Industrial
P. O Box 1218
Lilongwe
Malawi.
Physical Address:
Kanengo Industrial
Plot 91, Area 28
Lilongwe
NB Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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