Self Perform Tradesman

Willmeng Construction; Phoenix; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Drywall Framer/Taper. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in drywall installation and finishing in a commercial construction setting, as well as the ability to work at heights. Alongside a competitive compensation package, the company offers comprehensive employee benefits and a commitment to preserving culture and team spirit within the workplace.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

401k with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Time Off Policy

Paid company holidays

Parental bonding leave

Healthy meals & snacks provided

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a drywall framer, taper, or finisher in a commercial construction setting.
• Strong knowledge of drywall installation techniques, finishing levels, and repair methods.
• Ability to lift and carry 50–60 lbs for extended periods.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Frame, cut, measure, and install drywall panels according to blueprints.
• Tape, mud, sand, and finish drywall joints to a paint-ready level.
• Inspect and repair imperfections for durability.
• Safely operate tools and maintain a clean jobsite.

Skills

Drywall installation techniques

Attention to detail

Ability to read blueprints

Collaboration with teams

Job description

About Willmeng

Since 1977, Arizona-based commercial general contractor Willmeng Construction has been committed to staying true to building excellence and preserving the company’s high value to the clients we serve. Willmeng gives back to our community and has been recognized for a multitude of awards for project excellence and company culture including Contractor of the Year by AZRE Magazine, #1 General Contractor by Ranking Arizona, Best Workplace by Inc. Magazine, General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP, and Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal.

Our strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects: supporting prelease transactions, maintaining our ability to competitively bid projects small and large, and fostering the “altruistic service” corporate culture established by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character.

Self-Perform Tradesman: Drywall Framer/Taper

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Drywall Framer/Taper to join our construction team. In this role, you will be responsible for framing, hanging, taping, finishing, and repairing drywall to ensure high-quality walls and ceilings across commercial projects. You'll play a key part in delivering smooth, seamless finishes that meet project specifications and client expectations.

What you will accomplish

• Frame, cut, measure, and install drywall panels according to blueprints and project specifications.
• Tape, mud, sand, and finish drywall joints, corners, and surfaces to a paint-ready level.
• Inspect and repair imperfections, ensuring durability and a smooth, seamless finish.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, scaffolding, and lifts as required for installation.
• Collaborate with project teams and other trades to meet deadlines and maintain workflow.
• Maintain a safe and clean jobsite in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Assist with layout, preparation, and material handling to support project efficiency.
• Provide input to supervisors regarding project progress, challenges, and potential improvements.
  

What we would like you to have

• Proven experience as a drywall framer, taper, or finisher in a commercial construction setting.
• Strong knowledge of drywall installation techniques, finishing levels, and repair methods.
• Experience with Level 5 finish and texture matching.
• Ability to perform high-quality work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to lift and carry 50–60 lbs for extended periods, and over 100 lbs occasionally.
• Knowledge of procedures for erecting and dismantling scaffolds.
• Ability to work at heights or on ladders, scaffolds, and stilts.
• Excellent attention to detail, craftsmanship, and time management skills.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification (preferred, but not required).

You’re inspired by our values

• Altruistic - Our foundation is built upon the authentic, selfless concern we share for the success and wellbeing of others.
• Fair 360 - We illuminate with kindness by seeking to understand before being understood and by caring more than may seem reasonable so we can achieve genuine success for all.
• Strategic - The blueprint that guides the creation of a genuine place of purpose expresses the clarity of our vision, the rigor of our thought and the character of our word.
• Sincere - We present no facades, only genuine elevations of truth, trust, and wholehearted loyalty to the employees we mentor, the clients we serve and the communities we call home.
• Nimble - Our structural integrity is ensured through the balance of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and adaptability and strengthened by being well-rounded in the market to serve at the highest levels.

Compensation

Alongside cash, our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and 100% employee ownership. From wellness to work life, our benefits support our employees' total wellbeing.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
  
• 401k with employer match
• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• 9 paid company holidays
• 3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, with an additional 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery
• Spacious break rooms with healthy meals & snacks provided at no additional cost
• Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities

Willmeng places nothing more important to the organizational health of the company than its overall focus on culture. By bringing different personalities together and embracing their individual contributions, the culture is rich, strong, and uniquely different. With a true family feel and the opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for clients and employees, Willmeng has the distinct advantage of something exceptional and special in the culture.