Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant)

Put your trade to work on the low-cost housing project in Midrand, with steady work for the length of the project. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats

• 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
• Willing to move between sites in the same city
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches

• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter
• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering

• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Transport from a pick-up point to site

• Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.
• Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".