Shutter Hand (Concrete Formwork) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Temporary
Posted 17 hours ago
Temporary Construction
R12 000 – R15 500/month
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Job Description

The school construction project in Pinetown needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Pinetown. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
  • Wear your hard hat, boots and harness wherever the foreman says
  • Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
  • Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
  • Carry bricks and materials to the workface and keep the scaffold clear

You'll need

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

Nice if you have

  • Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter
  • CETA or NQF 2 or 3 certificate in your trade

What you get

  • Chance to move up to a gang leader post
  • Transport from a pick-up point to site
  • UIF and COIDA registration from day one

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pinetown really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: green ID book or smart ID card, contact numbers of two previous foremen plus any trade or skills certificate you hold.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryR12 000 – R15 500/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationPinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryConstruction
Experience7+ years
Posted9 October 2026
Closing Date15 November 2026
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