Paving Layer (Interlocking Pavers) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria East, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Construction
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Job Description

The low-cost housing project in Pretoria East needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Pretoria East; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

  • Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
  • Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
  • Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
  • Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
  • Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
  • Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings

You'll need

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria East really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: any trade or skills certificate you hold, green ID book or smart ID card plus contact numbers of two previous foremen.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.
  • Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng
CategoryConstruction
Experience4+ years
Posted19 October 2026
Closing Date15 November 2026
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