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Electrician's Assistant (House Wiring) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 1 day ago

Temporary General Worker

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Job Description

Every wall and slab on this townhouse construction site in Johannesburg CBD needs labourers, and the crew needs one more. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

Previous site work you can show with a reference
Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database
A working-at-heights or scaffolding ticket

What's in it for you

Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site
Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant
Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Johannesburg CBD really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: reference letter or phone number from a past foreman plus any safety or scaffolding certificates.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

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.