Bricklayer's Assistant

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a school building project in Soweto. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Soweto. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes
• Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
• Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
• Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
• Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day

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

• Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days
• Paid weekly or fortnightly
• 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.