Construction General Worker (Building Site) – Permanent

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Rustenburg, North West
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract General Worker
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Job Description

Every wall and slab on this townhouse construction site in Rustenburg needs labourers, and the crew needs one more. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is in Rustenburg (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

  • Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
  • Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
  • Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
  • Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
  • Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
  • Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work

You'll need

  • A clean record is preferred for some government sites
  • Grade 8 or higher
  • You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
  • Willing to start early, often at 06:30
  • Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan

What's in it for you

  • Paid weekly or fortnightly
  • 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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: reference letter or phone number from a past foreman plus certified ID copy and proof of address in the area.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  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 Rustenburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.
  • If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationRustenburg, North West
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted10 November 2026
Closing Date17 December 2026
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