Bricklayer
A vibrant established business in Sasolburg, Free State is keen to welcome a Bricklayer to its growing team. You will bring structure, accuracy, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
People here are straightforward, supportive, and proud of what they do. The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. You will enjoy modern facilities and the equipment needed to do the job well. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.
Responsibilities
Site Management & Supervision
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Project Coordination & Planning
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.
- A minimum of five years of construction industry experience with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
- A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline.
- Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.
- Strong project management skills including ability to plan, schedule, and resource activities using project management software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
