Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant) – Permanent

The low-cost housing project in Johannesburg CBD needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

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

• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
• Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off

• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Willing to move between sites in the same city
• Punctual every morning, even in winter

• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering
• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter

• 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.
• Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".