General Assistant - Brick Layer

Job Advert Summary

General Assistant / Brick Layer (School Governing Body post: full-time permanent position with effect from 1 August 2026)

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)

Trade Test Certificate as Qualified Bricklayer

Minimum 3 years prove experience as bricklayer, plastering and concrete structures

Must be physically fit to work

Code 8 drivers’ licence an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate must have experience in the following skills to fill this position;

• Skilled at working to lay bricks, blocks and other masonry materials
• Measure, cut and shape building materials accurately
• Knowledge of mixing mortar, alignment, levels and finishing standards of high quality
• Skilled at working with power tools and building equipment
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean and good working condition
• Carry out repairs, patching and maintenance related brickwork
• The candidate will be required to assist co-workers with specialized tasks and general Estate work on the Estate.
• Your supervisor/manager is entitled to, at their discretion, to instruct you with additional responsibilities, which falls within the boundaries of your job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.