Bricklayer's Assistant

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a shopping centre renovation in Pinetown. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
• Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
• Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts

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

• Living near the site (many projects hire local labour)
• Previous site work you can show with a reference
• A working-at-heights or scaffolding ticket

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

• List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.
• 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.