Apprentice Carpenter

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive apprenticeship wage

Tools and safety equipment provided

Comprehensive training in carpentry

Excellent career prospects

Job summary

Placements24 in East London offers an apprenticeship as a Carpenter, providing hands-on learning in framing, roofing, flooring, and finishing across residential and commercial projects.

You will learn from skilled carpenters, gain practical skills, and work on diverse construction sites while preparing for relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, with a preference for technical subjects.
• Strong practical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team.
• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various conditions.
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship and obtaining relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in measuring, cutting, and shaping wood and other materials.
• Learn to install and repair structures such as windows, doors, floors, and ceilings.
• Participate in framing walls, floors, and roof systems.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans.
• Maintain a clean and safe work site, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Blueprint reading

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

About the Role

Join a leading construction company as an Apprentice Carpenter in East London . This apprenticeship provides a pathway to mastering the carpentry trade, with hands-on experience in both residential and commercial construction projects. You will learn from skilled carpenters, gaining proficiency in framing, roofing, flooring, and finishing work. This role is ideal for individuals who are hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to build a rewarding career in the construction industry within the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in measuring, cutting, and shaping wood and other materials.
• Learn to install and repair structures such as windows, doors, floors, and ceilings.
• Participate in framing walls, floors, and roof systems.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans.
• Maintain a clean and safe work site, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, with a preference for technical subjects.
• Strong practical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team.
• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various conditions.
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship and obtaining relevant certifications.

Benefits

• A competitive apprenticeship wage.
• Comprehensive training in all aspects of carpentry.
• Exposure to diverse construction projects in East London .
• Provision of tools and safety equipment.
• Excellent career prospects upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.