Shutter Hand (Concrete Formwork)

The housing development site in Pinetown needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

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

• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
• Clean your tools and sweep your work area before knocking off
• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish

• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Punctual every morning, even in winter

• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
• UIF and COIDA registration from day one

• Be ready to do a short practical test on site. Arrive early with your own tools if you have them.
• Say which trade you are strongest in first. "Bricklayer, 6 years, face brick" is better than "general construction".