Bricklayer (Face Brick & Plaster Brick)

Good, straight work gets noticed on this shopping centre extension in Isando, and so does turning up every day. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

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

• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear

• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches

• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering
• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter
• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects

• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Transport from a pick-up point to site
• Chance to move up to a gang leader post

• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.
• Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.