Civil Labourer (Road Works)

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a school building project in Bellville. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

• Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor
• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
• Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
• Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines

• Grade 8 or higher
• Prepared to travel between sites in the area
• Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan
• You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
• A clean record is preferred for some government sites
• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather

• Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database
• A working-at-heights or scaffolding ticket

• Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant
• Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days
• Paid weekly or fortnightly
• Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site

• 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.
• If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.