Paving Layer (Interlocking Pavers)

Good, straight work gets noticed on this school construction project in Burgersfort, and so does turning up every day. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Burgersfort. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off

• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test

• Trade test in bricklaying, carpentry or plastering
• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects
• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade

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

• 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.