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Civil Labourer (Road Works)

How2Apply Talent Network

Paarl, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary General Worker

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Job Description

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a low-cost housing development in Paarl. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Home base is a low-cost housing development on the Paarl side of Western Cape.

What your day looks like

Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed

You'll need

Willing to start early, often at 06:30
Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan
You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
Grade 8 or higher
Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
Prepared to travel between sites in the area

Nice if you have

Previous site work you can show with a reference
Some experience with a jackhammer, grinder or plate compactor
A working-at-heights or scaffolding ticket

What's in it for you

Paid weekly or fortnightly
Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days
Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): any safety or scaffolding certificates plus certified ID copy and proof of address in the area.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Paarl; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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.