Bricklayer's Assistant – Immediate Start

Every wall and slab on this school building project in Johannesburg CBD needs labourers, and the crew needs one more. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
• Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
• Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor
• Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes

• Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan
• A clean record is preferred for some government sites
• You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
• Willing to start early, often at 06:30

• Previous site work you can show with a reference
• Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database
• Some experience with a jackhammer, grinder or plate compactor

• Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days
• Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site
• Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant

• Government-funded projects often reserve jobs for people from the local ward. Bring proof of address and ask the site office about the local labour desk.
• If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.