Electrician's Assistant (House Wiring)

How2Apply Talent Network
Epping, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 3 hours ago
Contract General Worker
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Job Description

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a shopping centre renovation in Epping. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Epping. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

  • Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes
  • Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
  • Clear rubble and load it into skips
  • Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
  • Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
  • Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
  • Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed

You'll need

  • Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
  • Grade 8 or higher
  • Willing to start early, often at 06:30
  • A clean record is preferred for some government sites

What you get

  • Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant
  • Paid weekly or fortnightly
  • Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified ID copy and proof of address in the area plus any safety or scaffolding certificates.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

How to stand out

  • If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.
  • List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationEpping, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
Experience2+ years
Posted29 October 2026
Closing Date22 November 2026
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