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Carpenter (Roof Trusses & Ceilings)

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Sandton, Gauteng

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Posted 1 hour ago

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Job Description

Good, straight work gets noticed on this housing development site in Sandton, and so does turning up every day. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Sandton, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats

You'll need

Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
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
Punctual every morning, even in winter

What's in it for you

UIF and COIDA registration from day one
Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Sandton really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: any trade or skills certificate you hold plus green ID book or smart ID card.
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 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Sandton.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.
Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.