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Bricklayer's Assistant

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

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Job Description

Hard outdoor work on a shopping centre renovation in Soweto, with a chance to learn a trade while you earn. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Soweto; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes
Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work

What you need

Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan
You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
Grade 8 or higher
Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): reference letter or phone number from a past foreman, certified ID copy and proof of address in the area plus any safety or scaffolding certificates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Soweto; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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.