Bricklayer (Commercial)

Acacia Park - Cape Town

We are looking for a skilled Bricklayer to be responsible for constructing brickwork for abuilding. The Bricklayer must be able to read and analyze building plans, check specifications, determine the most accurate layout, and mark guidelines. You should also be able to mix mortar powder, sand, clay, and water correctly to obtain an acceptable consistency.

**Company/ Our client**

Our client has evolved to be a leading brand in several sectors, ranging from Landscaping, facilities management, and Engineering. A proudly South African company, nowISO9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified, has humble beginnings from a street-side plant stall that blossomed into a multidimensional greening and engineering company. Head office in Kempton Park, the company has a national footprint with satellite offices in Cape Town, East London and Limpopo.

**Key Responsibility Areas, Education & Qualification, Experience Key Responsibility Areas: Core Functions**
- Key Responsibility Areas: Core Functions
- Analysing and interpreting building plans.
- Interpreting work orders and determining the materials required.
- Measuring distance from reference points.
- Calculating angles and determining the vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Laying bricks using mortar as a binder and a trowel to level.
- Fastening bricks with wire clamps or cement.
- Working safely on scaffolds and swing stages at various heights.
- Using equipment and tools effectively to perform basic construction tasks.

**Education & Qualifications**
- High school diploma or GED certification
- Minimum of 1 year’s industry experience on a construction site.
- Job-Related Experience
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in bricklaying and the construction of buildings.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
- Ability to lift heavy objects

**Interpersonal Skills**
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: Up to R15,000.00 per month

COVID-19 considerations:
All legislative practices to be maintained

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)