Construction General Worker (Building Site) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Coega, Eastern Cape
Contract
Posted 6 hours ago
Contract General Worker
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Job Description

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a shopping centre renovation in Coega. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

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

What you'll actually do

  • Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
  • Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
  • Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
  • Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
  • Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor

Must-haves

  • You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
  • Willing to start early, often at 06:30
  • A clean record is preferred for some government sites
  • Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather

Helpful, not essential

  • A working-at-heights or scaffolding ticket
  • Previous site work you can show with a reference
  • Living near the site (many projects hire local labour)

What you get

  • Paid weekly or fortnightly
  • Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site
  • Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: reference letter or phone number from a past foreman plus certified ID copy and proof of address in the area.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

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How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationCoega, Eastern Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted9 November 2026
Closing Date12 December 2026
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