Lead Mason
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South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Engineering and Project Management
- Permanent
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They are seeking a seasoned and visionary Lead Mason to join their operations team based in the Middle East and play a pivotal role in delivering critical construction and maintenance activities across complex industrial sites. This position requires a highly experienced individual who can lead masonry works with precision, discipline, and exceptional technical judgement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret drawings, specs and method statements; confirm scope, tolerances and interfaces (openings, lintels, control joints, ties/anchors).
- Lead a crew of masons and labourers; set tasks, pace, and production goals (m²/day), and monitor progress against targets. (Benchmarking aligns with general industry lead mason duties.)
- Ensure scaffold platforms are suitable for the task (load class, access/egress, edge protection) and request adjustments through the Access team per site process.
- Support mock‑ups/samples for client approval; maintain ITPs, hold points and handover documentation aligned to the client’s quality systems/LEAN mindset.
- Coordinate with Access/Scaffold for safe platforms and with Surface Protection/PFP teams for compatible sequences and curing/overcoating windows.
- Report incidents/near misses promptly and participate in corrective actions.
- Manage call‑offs, delivery checks and onsite storage to prevent damage/contamination, track consumption vs. budget.
- Provide clear daily progress updates to the Site/Area Foreman and interface with client representatives as required. (Lead-worker communication and reporting align with typical lead mason expectations.)
Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
- Recognised Masonry/Bricklaying qualification (or demonstrable equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 4–6+ years masonry experience, including 2+ years leading crews (industrial, heavy commercial or infrastructure works preferred). (Experience bands align to common lead mason role patterns.)
- Worked in Pelletizing plant handled areas like Annular cooler (AC), Rotary kiln (RK), Travelling grate (TG), Cylones. Good knowledge of Refractory.
- Ability to perform physically demanding masonry tasks including lifting, bending, climbing and standing for long periods in industrial environments.
To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Roystone James at roystone.james@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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