Construction General Worker (Building Site)

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a school building project in Middelburg (MP). Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Middelburg (MP); early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
• Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor
• Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
• Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes
• Clear rubble and load it into skips

• Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan
• A clean record is preferred for some government sites
• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
• Grade 8 or higher
• Prepared to travel between sites in the area
• Willing to start early, often at 06:30

• Previous site work you can show with a reference
• Living near the site (many projects hire local labour)

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

• 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.