Civil Labourer (Road Works)

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a shopping centre renovation in Khayelitsha. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

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

• Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
• Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
• Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor

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

• A working-at-heights or scaffolding ticket
• Previous site work you can show with a reference

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

• If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.
• List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.