Painter's Assistant (Renovations)

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a shopping centre renovation in Soweto. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Soweto. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
• Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
• Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work

• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
• Willing to start early, often at 06:30
• Grade 8 or higher
• Prepared to travel between sites in the area
• Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan

• Some experience with a jackhammer, grinder or plate compactor
• Previous site work you can show with a reference

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

• List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.
• 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.