Carpenter (Roof Trusses & Ceilings) – Fixed-Term

The residential renovation company in Benoni needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb

• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Willing to move between sites in the same city
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible

• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade
• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering

• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• Transport from a pick-up point to site

• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.
• Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".