Carpenter

Tsebo Solutions Group; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking an experienced carpenter for maintenance and repairs at our Stellenbosch site. The role involves carpentry repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance across assets and facilities.

You will read drawings, measure and cut materials, and work with teams to meet service levels while maintaining safety standards. Grade 12 and 3+ years in carpentry are expected.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• Minimum 3 years' practical carpentry experience.
• Experience in maintenance and repair environments.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance tasks as allocated.
• Execute reactive maintenance tasks and emergency repairs.
• Carry out carpentry repairs on furniture, fixtures, fittings, doors, windows, partitions, and related assets.
• Apply best operating practices and quality workmanship during all maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed within agreed service levels.
• Complete maintenance inspection checklists and submit reports as required.
• Construct, assemble, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures.
• Install doors, windows, cabinets, shelving, and finished carpentry items.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials according to specifications and drawings.
• Assist with alteration and improvement projects across site facilities.
• Identify and request materials required for maintenance and project work.
• Ensure economical use of materials and resources.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment.
• Comply with Tsebo SHEQ policies, procedures, and standards.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Identify and report hazards, risks, and unsafe conditions.
• Promote safe work practices at all times.
• Adhere to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management system requirements.
• Deliver professional and courteous service to clients and end-users.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, contractors, and customers.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and customer concerns.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with technical teams and other trades.
• Support site maintenance objectives and operational requirements.
• Assist colleagues when required to ensure service delivery standards are met.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.

Skills

Carpentry repairs

Woodworking techniques

Furniture installation

Reading drawings & specs

Measurement & layout

Tool safety

Power tool operation

Framing & finishing

Building codes & standards

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Woodworking machinery

Materials & fasteners knowledge

Finishing products understanding

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform planned preventative maintenance tasks as allocated.
• Execute reactive maintenance tasks and emergency repairs.
• Carry out carpentry repairs on furniture, fixtures, fittings, doors, windows, partitions, and related assets.
• Apply best operating practices and quality workmanship during all maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed within agreed service levels.
• Complete maintenance inspection checklists and submit reports as required.

Construction and Installation

• Construct, assemble, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures.
• Install doors, windows, cabinets, shelving, and finished carpentry items.
• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials according to specifications and drawings.
• Assist with alteration and improvement projects across site facilities.

Materials and Resources Management

• Identify and request materials required for maintenance and project work.
• Ensure economical use of materials and resources.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment.

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

• Comply with Tsebo SHEQ policies, procedures, and standards.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Identify and report hazards, risks, and unsafe conditions.
• Promote safe work practices at all times.
• Adhere to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management system requirements.

Customer Service and Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver professional and courteous service to clients and end-users.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, contractors, and customers.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and customer concerns.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with technical teams and other trades.
• Support site maintenance objectives and operational requirements.
• Assist colleagues when required to ensure service delivery standards are met.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.

Skills and Competencies

Carpentry Expertise

• Carpentry repairs and maintenance.
• Woodworking techniques and methods.
• Furniture and fixture installation and repairs.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Measurement, cutting, shaping, assembly, and finishing.

Equipment and Tools

• Safe operation of hand and power tools.
• Use of woodworking machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials, fasteners, adhesives, and finishing products.

Construction Knowledge

• Framing, installation, and finishing work.
• Understanding of building methods and construction standards.
• Knowledge of structural requirements and relevant building practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 (Matric).

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' practical carpentry experience.
• Experience in maintenance and repair environments.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment.