Workshop Carpenter / Joiner – Lead Hand

Pine Construction and Interiors; Komani; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local construction firm in South Africa is seeking a Workshop Carpenter / Joiner – Lead Hand to support day-to-day operations of its timber workshop. This hands-on role involves machining timber, fabricating doors and frames, and maintaining an organized workshop. Candidates should possess a Certificate III in Carpentry or Joinery and be skilled in using workshop machinery. The position offers competitive pay, full-time hours, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Weekly pay, no ABN work

Uniform and PPE supplied

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for long-term growth

Qualifications

• Reliable and skilled with workshop machinery.
• Pride in accurate, high-quality workmanship.
• Comfortable learning digital systems (OnTrack).

Responsibilities

• Build doors, frames, and custom timber components.
• Keep the workshop clean, safe, and organized.
• Manage tools, machinery, consumables, and stock.
• Coordinate workflow with supervisors.
• Occasional onsite support for measurements or small installs.

Skills

Timber Machining

Door & Frame Fabrication

Workshop Machinery Operation

Forklift Operation

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry or Joinery

Tools

Panel saw

Spindle moulder

Mortise machine

Thicknesser

Drop saw

Drill press

Job description

Pine Construction and Interiors – Queenstown SA

Full-time | 6:30am–3:00pm | Timber Machining, Door & Frame Fabrication

Pine Construction & Interiors is seeking an experienced Workshop Carpenter / Joiner – Lead Hand to support and run the day‑to‑day operations of our small timber workshop. This is a hands‑on role for a tradesperson who enjoys fabrication, machining, and keeping a workshop organised and running smoothly.

You’ll be building doors, frames, custom timber components and small joinery items that support both our Commercial and SAHA Maintenance teams.

About Us

We’re a family‑run Adelaide business with commercial carpentry, maintenance and workshop divisions. Our workshop is a practical, traditional timber setup, not a factory, and plays a key role in producing doors, frames, timber components and small joinery pieces needed across the business.

This position suits someone reliable, steady and skilled with workshop machinery who takes pride in doing things properly.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on trades role with lead responsibilities. Your day will include:

Timber Fabrication & Joinery

• Machining timber for various applications
• Building solid core and hollow core doors
• Fabricating timber door frames and timber window frames
• Producing custom timber and joinery components
• Repairing and building cabinets for SAHA properties
• Supporting Commercial and Maintenance teams with made‑to‑measure pieces

Machinery You’ll Use

• Panel saw
• Spindle moulder
• Mortise machine
• Thicknesser
• Drop saw
• Drill press
• All standard carpentry and joinery tools

Lead Hand Responsibilities

• Keeping the workshop clean, safe and organised
• Managing tools, machinery, consumables and stock
• Coordinating workflow with supervisors
• Forklift operation (licence required or willingness to obtain)
• Occasional onsite support for measurements or small installs

Digital Systems

• Using Hilti OnTrack for tool and asset management (training provided)

Bonus Skills (Not Essential)

• Experience with aluminium partition frames and doors
• Cabinetmaking or light joinery finishing experience

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate III in Carpentry or Joinery
• Strong workshop or joinery fabrication experience
• Confident using standard woodworking machinery safely
• Able to manufacture doors, frames, window frames and custom items
• Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Organised, steady and able to take the lead in a small workshop
• Good communication and ability to support multiple teams
• Pride in accurate, high‑quality workmanship
• Comfortable learning digital systems (OnTrack)

This role suits a tradesperson who likes hands‑on work and enjoys running a workshop the right way.

What You’ll Get

• Full‑time hours: 6:30am – 3:00pm
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Weekly pay, no ABN work
• Uniform and PPE supplied
• A clean, practical workshop with all key machinery
• Supportive team culture with respectful communication
• The chance to make the workshop your own and improve systems over time
• Long‑term role in a growing business

How to Apply

Click Apply Now via SEEK and attach your resume, or email it to ****@pineci.com.au.

If you’d like a confidential chat about the role, call Nathan on 0447 585 ***.