Painter's Assistant (Renovations)

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a low-cost housing development in Stellenbosch. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

• Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work
• Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
• Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes

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

• 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

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