Tiler (Floors & Wet Areas)

Put your trade to work on the school construction project in Johannesburg CBD, with steady work for the length of the project. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

• Lay face brick and plaster brick to line, level and plumb
• Prime and paint walls, ceilings and woodwork in two or three coats
• Mix mortar and plaster to the right ratio for the job
• Fix roof trusses, purlins and brandering for ceilings
• Cut, bend and tie reinforcing steel to the bending schedule

• Punctual every morning, even in winter
• Proven experience in at least one trade, shown by references or a practical test
• Physically strong enough for a full day of lifting and bending outside
• Able to follow a foreman's instructions and read basic measurements
• Willing to move between sites in the same city
• Safety boots of your own for the first week, if possible

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

• Chance to move up to a gang leader post
• PPE supplied: hard hat, gloves, reflective vest
• Transport from a pick-up point to site
• UIF and COIDA registration from day one

• 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.