Paving Layer (Interlocking Pavers)

The low-cost housing project in Montague Gardens needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Montague Gardens (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off

• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
• Willing to move between sites in the same city
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside

• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter
• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects

• Chance to move up to a gang leader post
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• UIF and COIDA registration from day one

• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.
• Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.