Construction Worker (Bricklaying Assistant) – Immediate Start

You'll build it with your hands: walls, floors, roofs and finishes on the residential renovation company in Umhlanga. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Umhlanga; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off

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

• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering
• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter

• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• Transport from a pick-up point to site
• 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.
• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.