Painter (New Builds & Refurbishments)

The school construction project in Kathu needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Location: Kathu, Northern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
• Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule

• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Willing to move between sites in the same city
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Punctual every morning, even in winter

• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering

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

• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.
• Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.