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Construction General Worker (Building Site)

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Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 44 min ago

Contract General Worker

R6 000 – R7 000/month

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Job Description

Every wall and slab on this school building project in Cape Town CBD needs labourers, and the crew needs one more. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

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

The work, day to day

Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes
Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day

You'll need

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

Extra points for

Living near the site (many projects hire local labour)
Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database
Previous site work you can show with a reference

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified ID copy and proof of address in the area, any safety or scaffolding certificates plus reference letter or phone number from a past foreman.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

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.

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.
List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.