Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant) – Experienced

The school construction project in Pretoria East needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Pretoria East; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear

• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
• Willing to move between sites in the same city
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible

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

• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• Chance to move up to a gang leader post

• 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".