Plasterer (Internal and External Walls)

Good, straight work gets noticed on this shopping centre extension in Lephalale, and so does turning up every day. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Lephalale, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear

• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches

• Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects
• Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter
• CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade

• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Chance to move up to a gang leader post
• Transport from a pick-up point to site

• 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.