Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant)

Put your trade to work on the shopping centre extension in Johannesburg CBD, with steady work for the length of the project. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Johannesburg CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says

• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• 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
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering
• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter

• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Chance to move up to a gang leader post

• 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".