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Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria East, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Construction

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Job Description

Good, straight work gets noticed on this shopping centre extension in Pretoria East, and so does turning up every day. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a shopping centre extension in Pretoria East. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What your day looks like

Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish

What you need

Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
Willing to move between sites in the same city

Extra points for

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

What you get

Transport from a pick-up point to site
Chance to move up to a gang leader post
Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria East really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: any trade or skills certificate you hold, contact numbers of two previous foremen plus green ID book or smart ID card.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pretoria East; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.