Labourer

A labourer carries out simple and routine tasks for which not a great deal of insight is required but physical input is a necessity. Labourers normally act on instructions and are active in a wide variety of environments, such as mining and quarrying, construction and maintenance, manufacturing, assembling and sorting, etc..

• Moving, lifting, carrying and loading materials and products.



• Cleaning, tidying and clearing waste and spillage.



• Assisting, under supervision, skilled workers in performing their tasks.



• Digging and filling holes and trenches, and spreading gravel, sand and related materials.



• Mixing mortar, grounding materials and cement.



• Washing and cleaning machinery, tools and equipment.

Requirements
 
Secondary Education
There are no secondary educational requirements. A certain minimum level of literacy is recommended.

Tertiary Education
On-the-job training is provided.

Personality
A labourer should be trustworthy, reliable and physically fit.

Work Opportunities
Almost all industries and businesses employ labourers.

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