Bricklayer
Hands-on from day one, the Bricklayer will manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects from initiation, manage procurement and delivery of construction materials and implement and enforce strict health and safety protocols for a growing business in Ermelo, Mpumalanga.
Honesty, reliability, and common sense go a long way in this team. The workplace is professional, friendly, and geared towards high performance. The company supports further study and professional development where relevant. Put your name forward today and tell us what you bring.
Responsibilities
Site Management & Supervision
- Supervise subcontractors and direct labour across multiple work fronts by allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and workmanship, conducting regular toolbox talks, and addressing any performance or conduct issues immediately and decisively on site.
- Manage the delivery, storage, and distribution of construction materials to site including aggregates, cement, reinforcing steel, and formwork, ensuring correct quantities and specifications arrive on time to avoid costly programme delays.
- Conduct daily site inspections to verify that all work conforms to engineering drawings, architectural specifications, and approved method statements, identifying and documenting any deviations or non-conformances for rectification within agreed timeframes.
- Manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities including setting out, earthworks, concrete pours, steel fixing, bricklaying, and finishing trades, ensuring every phase progresses according to the approved programme and quality benchmarks.
Project Coordination & Planning
- Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site.
- Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using project management software such as Microsoft Project, identifying critical path activities, resource requirements, and key milestones to guide weekly work planning and resource allocation.
- Manage procurement scheduling and material take-offs from approved drawings and bills of quantities, raising requisitions timeously to ensure materials are available when needed without disrupting the construction programme or causing idle labour.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance.
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of construction industry experience with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
- Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.
- For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority.
- A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.
