Bricklayer's Assistant – Immediate Start

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White River, Mpumalanga
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract General Worker
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Job Description

You'll mix, carry, dig and clean up so the tradespeople on a townhouse construction site in White River can keep building. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

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

The work, day to day

  • Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
  • Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
  • Clear rubble and load it into skips
  • Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
  • Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
  • Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks

What you need

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

What you get

  • Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days
  • Paid weekly or fortnightly
  • Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: reference letter or phone number from a past foreman plus certified ID copy and proof of address in the area.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationWhite River, Mpumalanga
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience1+ years
Posted31 October 2026
Closing Date3 December 2026
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