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Steel Fixer (Reinforcing)

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Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

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Job Description

The school construction project in Johannesburg CBD needs skilled hands and helpers who know the basics of the building trade. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule
Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs

Must-haves

Willing to move between sites in the same city
Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
Punctual every morning, even in winter
Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible

Helpful, not essential

Experience on NHBRC-registered housing projects
Your own trowels, levels and tile cutter

What's in it for you

Chance to move up to a gang leader post
Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time
PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
UIF and COIDA registration from day one

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Johannesburg CBD really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): contact numbers of two previous foremen, green ID book or smart ID card plus any trade or skills certificate you hold.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

How to stand out

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.