Bricklayer's Assistant

How2Apply Talent Network
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Temporary
Posted 8 hours ago
Temporary General Worker
R4 750 – R6 250/month
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Job Description

Hard outdoor work on a shopping centre renovation in Mbombela, with a chance to learn a trade while you earn. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is Mbombela-based, with most of your time spent at a shopping centre renovation. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
  • Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
  • Clear rubble and load it into skips
  • Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor
  • Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
  • Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed

What you need

  • Willing to start early, often at 06:30
  • Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
  • Grade 8 or higher
  • A clean record is preferred for some government sites
  • Prepared to travel between sites in the area
  • Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan

Nice if you have

  • Living near the site (many projects hire local labour)
  • Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mbombela really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: reference letter or phone number from a past foreman plus any safety or scaffolding certificates.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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How to stand out

  • If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.
  • List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.

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Job details
SalaryR4 750 – R6 250/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationMbombela, Mpumalanga
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date27 October 2026
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