Electrician's Assistant (House Wiring)

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George, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract General Worker
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Job Description

Hard outdoor work on a school building project in George, with a chance to learn a trade while you earn. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

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

What you'll actually do

  • Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
  • Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
  • Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
  • Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
  • Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes

What you need

  • Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan
  • Grade 8 or higher
  • You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
  • Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
  • A clean record is preferred for some government sites
  • Prepared to travel between sites in the area

Extra points for

  • Some experience with a jackhammer, grinder or plate compactor
  • Living near the site (many projects hire local labour)
  • Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database

What you get

  • Paid weekly or fortnightly
  • Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days
  • Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified ID copy and proof of address in the area plus reference letter or phone number from a past foreman.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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

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How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationGeorge, Western Cape
CategoryGeneral Worker
ExperienceEntry level
Posted10 November 2026
Closing Date16 December 2026
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