Bricklayer

We are looking for a Bricklayer to join the site management team on a commercial building project in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor work progress, enforce health and safety compliance, and resolve technical issues. Strong leadership and ability to interpret complex drawings are essential.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.
• For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority.
• Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.
• A minimum of five years of construction industry experience with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.

Qualifications

SACPCMP Registration as Construction Health and Safety Officer