Mfundo - Bricklayer and Steel Fixer with 8+ years in Construction and Civil Engineering

Expert in reading and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and technical schematics for accurate project execution.

Proficient in bricklaying, masonry, steel fixing, and building maintenance, ensuring quality and compliance.

Knowledgeable in basic SHE principles, promoting safety and risk management on construction sites.

Able to analyze issues on-site and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently.

Strong communicator capable of collaborating effectively with team members and clients to meet project goals.

Reading and interpreting construction plans and blueprints, accurately measuring and cutting building materials to specifications.. Laying bricks, structural tiles, concrete blocks, and other masonry units, mixing mortar or grout and spreading it onto a slab or foundation.. Constructing or repairing walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures, ensuring that all structures are aligned, leveled, and structurally sound.. Using various tools and equipment such as trowels, levels, and masonry saws efficiently and safely, restoring, cleaning, and repairing existing masonry structures.. Submit job cards on a daily basis, ensure that all check sheets and overtime sheets are filled in correctly before end of shift.. Filling in of Vehicle Inspection sheets, Logbooks daily and submit to Foreman or Ops Manager on a weekly basis. Submission of all petrol slips once a month as per Johannesburg Water Vehicle Policy.. Enforce safety at workplace according to OHASA, SANS and JW Safety procedures. Risk assessments to be carried before entering excavations, use of all additional protective equipment supplied by employer. Assist to identify development of personnel.. Maintain viable industrial relations and maintain good acceptable communication patterns that comply with company vision and mission, objectives and core values.. Maintain good relationship with public, construct walls, chambers, steps, pillars, culverts, valve, meter and hydrant boxes.. Tiling of floors and walls as directed, plastering of walls as directed, excavate foundations as per plan of which includes compaction of subsoil.. Mixing of cement and concrete as per specification, assembling bending schedule as per plan. Building of forms for casting of concrete slabs and chamber decks as per design.. Propping and shuttering of chambers and decks as per design, reinstate road kerbs, guttering, paving and driveways as directed.

Reading and interpreting technical specifications and blueprints, reviewing the work area to determine the number of materials required.. Providing clients with an estimate of the work completion timelines, measuring and cutting steel bars correctly.. Bending and laying out steel bars, rods, and mesh as per the specifications, joining steel bars using fitting spacers and by welding.. Fixing steel bars and mesh by applying cement, preparing and pouring cement and other concrete mixes into prepared casts.. Using hand and power tools to perform daily activities, setting up and positioning steel bars, plates, and other steel units.. Clearing the work area before and after work, ensuring good housekeeping, compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures.

Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures.. Perform scheduled maintenance on fire suppression/fire alarm systems, pest control systems, and life safety devices/equipment.. With basic electrical knowledge, manage facilities and grounds contracts and agreements, and preventative maintenance requirements (HVAC, Sprinkler, Breakroom equipment).. Operate, maintain and repair water filters softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all plumbing fixtures, supply lines, drains, water lines, and associated components.. Assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of pumps, other secondary refrigerating liquids, together with valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.. Assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the distribution of heated or processed water.. Having good working knowledge of hand tolls and appropriate test equipment, ensuring good housekeeping.

Read and interpret blueprints to understand construction plans, measure, cut, and install various types of bricks and blocks.. Mix and apply mortar or cement to bricks, ensure bricks are installed in the correct location and orientation.. Inspect brickwork for defects or structural issues, use various tools and machinery to cut and shape bricks.. Adhere to safety regulations and procedures, perform maintenance and repair on existing brick structures.

Reading and interpreting working plans and steel reinforcement schematics as part of the preparation, measuring, cutting, bending and fitting welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced.. Fixing steel bars or mesh to concrete forms (formwork) to reinforce concrete structures.. Utilizing various tools to shape steel and ensure it fits correctly within concrete forms.. Aligning and positioning steel bars in footings, walls, and floors before concrete is poured to form the correct pattern.. Checking completed work to ensure it’s in line with plans, using surveying tools, maintaining tools and equipment, including replacing worn tools, and ensuring all tools are stored correctly and safely.. Following health and safety regulations to prevent accidents or injuries on the job site, reporting any issues or delays to the site manager or foreman.