Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant)

The residential renovation company in Mthatha needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Mthatha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish

• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches

• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering

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

• Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".
• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.