House builders

House builders erect, maintain and repair houses and similar small buildings using either traditional or modern techniques and materials.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in House builders - from $1,956 to $4,533 per month - 2024.
  • A House builders typically earns between $1,956 and $3,331 gross per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between $2,066 and $3,735 per month for a working week of 40 hours.

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Tasks and duties

  • Preparing ground for erecting building or other structures
  • Erecting structures to support roofs, and building and covering walls with appropriate materials
  • Fixing rafters to roofs and covering with roofing material
  • Levelling floors to make them smooth and serviceable
  • Maintaining and repairing existing structures
  • Arranging for specialized work such as bricklaying, painting, plumbing and electrical wiring to be done by subcontractors
  • Coordinating and supervising the activities of subcontractors, labourers and other workers

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