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Painter

Prepare surfaces and apply paint finishes for buildings and structures.

business Field payments Avg: R22,000

description Overview

Painters prep surfaces, apply coatings, and ensure quality finishes for residential and commercial projects.

**A Day in the Life:**
Surface prep, painting, touch-ups, and site clean-up.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Site setup and surface preparation

09:00

Painting and finishing work

12:00

Touch-ups and quality checks

15:30

Clean-up and materials planning

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Step 1

Painter Assistant

0-2

Step 2

Painter

2-6

Step 3

Senior Painter / Team Lead

6-10

Step 4

Contractor / Foreman

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 12,000 - R 35,000

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