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Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria West, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 58 min ago

Contract Construction

R12 750 – R16 500/month

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Job Description

Good, straight work gets noticed on this school construction project in Pretoria West, and so does turning up every day. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is a school construction project on the Pretoria West side of Gauteng. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What your day looks like

Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs

You'll need

Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
Punctual every morning, even in winter
Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test

Helpful, not essential

CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade
Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: contact numbers of two previous foremen, green ID book or smart ID card plus any trade or skills certificate you hold.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pretoria West; 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.

Before you hit apply

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".