Bricklayer (Face Brick & Plaster Brick)

Put your trade to work on the low-cost housing project in George, with steady work for the length of the project. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: George, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job

• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test

• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering
• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade

• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time

• Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".
• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.