Site Labourer (Concrete Crew)

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a road rehabilitation project in eMalahleni. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
• Sign the daily safety talk register before work starts
• Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
• Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
• Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
• Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed

• Grade 8 or higher
• Prepared to travel between sites in the area
• Willing to start early, often at 06:30
• A clean record is preferred for some government sites
• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather

• Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database
• Some experience with a jackhammer, grinder or plate compactor
• Previous site work you can show with a reference

• Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days
• Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant
• Paid weekly or fortnightly
• Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site

• If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.
• Government-funded projects often reserve jobs for people from the local ward. Bring proof of address and ask the site office about the local labour desk.