Carpenter (Roof Trusses & Ceilings)

Put your trade to work on the shopping centre extension in Bloemfontein, with steady work for the length of the project. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Bloemfontein; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job

• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
• Willing to move between sites in the same city

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

• Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".
• Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.