Steel Fixer (Reinforcing) – Entry Level

Put your trade to work on the low-cost housing project in Johannesburg CBD, with steady work for the length of the project. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Plaster walls and float them to a smooth, even finish
• Build and strip formwork for columns, beams and slabs
• Lay paving on a compacted, levelled bedding sand layer
• Tile floors, showers and splashbacks, including cutting around fittings
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats

• Understands basic site safety like scaffolds and open trenches
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Willing to move between sites in the same city

• UIF and COIDA registration from day one
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Transport from a pick-up point to site
• Weekly or fortnightly pay, always on time

• 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".