Bricklayer's Assistant

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a shopping centre renovation in Potchefstroom. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Potchefstroom; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor
• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
• Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
• Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes

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

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

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

• If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.
• 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.