Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant) – Fixed-Term

Put your trade to work on the residential renovation company in Bethlehem, with steady work for the length of the project. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Bethlehem (Free State). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish

• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements

• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade
• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering

• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• Chance to move up to a gang leader post
• Transport from a pick-up point to site

• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.
• Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.