Construction General Worker (Building Site)

Every wall and slab on this road rehabilitation project in Epping needs labourers, and the crew needs one more. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is in Epping (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor
• Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
• Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
• Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
• Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed

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

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

• 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.