Bricklayer

To conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship meets quality standards and implement and enforce strict health and safety protocols, an organisation in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga is seeking a Bricklayer.

Do well here and the door to greater responsibility opens quickly. Everyone is expected to pull their weight, and everyone is valued for it. It is a busy, practical environment where no two days look quite the same. If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply today.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment on site is inspected daily by competent operators, that inspection checklists are completed diligently, and that any defective equipment is immediately tagged out of service and removed from the work area.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments across all work areas including excavations, scaffolding, working at height, and confined spaces, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions within the agreed timeframes to prevent recurrence.
• Implement and enforce site-specific health and safety plans in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, ensuring all personnel undergo site induction and sign the required registers before commencing any work.
• Investigate all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts thoroughly by conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventative measures, and preparing detailed investigation reports for the construction manager, client representative, and regulatory authorities.

Project Coordination & Planning

• 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.

• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.
• For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority.
• 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.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities when dealing with unforeseen site conditions or technical challenges.
• Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.