Construction General Worker (Building Site) – Experienced

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a shopping centre renovation in Randburg. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Randburg, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
• Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
• Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor
• Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer

• A clean record is preferred for some government sites
• Prepared to travel between sites in the area
• You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
• Willing to start early, often at 06:30
• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
• Grade 8 or higher

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

• 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

• 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.