Clay or concrete bricks and blocks are the primary building materials used by bricklayers. Masons specialize in building projects that use natural materials like granite, marble, and stone.

In South Africa, how much money does a bricklayer make?

Between R5 541 and R10 466 net per month is the normal starting salary for bricklayers and allied jobs. This is for a 45-hour workweek and ranges from R6 753 to R13 329 per month after five years of service.

How does your salary change with age and experience?

The most crucial aspect in establishing the wage is the amount of experience. Inevitably, your salary will increase as your experience grows. According to level of experience, we divided bricklayer pay.

A bricklayer with under two years of experience can expect to make $5,250 per month in ZAR.

While someone with experience between two and five years may expect to make 7,040 ZAR per month, which is 34% more than someone with experience under two years.

Is it more affordable to buy or build a home in South Africa?

Still, purchasing an existing home is more cost-effective than having a new one of the same size built. In South Africa, used housing is currently, on average, one-third less expensive than comparable new property.

In South Africa, how many bricks can a bricklayer lay each day?

Depending on weather and complexity, bricklayers often lay 300–500 bricks each day.

What duties do bricklayers carry out?

Bricklayers construct homes, restore beautiful stonework, and fix walls and chimneys. On restoration initiatives, they also work.

Buildings must be laid out and constructed in accordance with approved construction plans using blocks, including bricks, and mortar.