Painter (New Builds & Refurbishments) – Immediate Start

Good, straight work gets noticed on this low-cost housing project in Pretoria East, and so does turning up every day. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule

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

• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade
• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering

• Chance to move up to a gang leader post
• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• Transport from a pick-up point to site

• Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".
• Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.