Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant) – Entry Level

Put your trade to work on the housing development site in Paarl, with steady work for the length of the project. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job

• 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
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside

• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects
• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade
• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter

• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• Chance to move up to a gang leader post
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest

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