Plasterer (Internal and External Walls)

You'll build it with your hands: walls, floors, roofs and finishes on the low-cost housing project in Pinetown. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
• Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish

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

• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• Transport from a pick-up point to site
• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• 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".
• Bring photos of your work on your phone. A foreman believes a straight wall more than a long CV.