Carpenter (Roof Trusses & Ceilings)

Put your trade to work on the school construction project in Pretoria West, with steady work for the length of the project. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
• Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish

• Willing to move between sites in the same city
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside

• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering
• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter

• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• Transport from a pick-up point to site
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest

• 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.