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 $2,582 to $6,453 per month - 2026.
A House builders typically earns between $2,582 and $4,361 gross per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between $2,744 and $5,033 per month for a working week of 40 hours.

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