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Painter's Assistant (Renovations)

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Description

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a shopping centre renovation in Johannesburg CBD. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Johannesburg CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes
Clear rubble and load it into skips
Compact soil and layer bedding sand with a plate compactor

You'll need

Willing to start early, often at 06:30
You take safety rules seriously and wear full PPE
Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
Grade 8 or higher
Prepared to travel between sites in the area
A clean record is preferred for some government sites

Helpful, not essential

Some experience with a jackhammer, grinder or plate compactor
Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database
A working-at-heights or scaffolding ticket

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified ID copy and proof of address in the area plus any safety or scaffolding certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Johannesburg CBD.

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How to stand out

Government-funded projects often reserve jobs for people from the local ward. Bring proof of address and ask the site office about the local labour desk.
If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.