Carpenter

Join the team at a well-established growing business in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal in the role of Carpenter. You will need a level head, sound judgement, and a strong sense of ownership.

Punctuality, dedication, and a willingness to help others are highly regarded here. You will enjoy modern facilities and the equipment needed to do the job well. Training is practical and ongoing rather than a once-off exercise. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment on site is inspected daily by competent operators, that inspection checklists are completed diligently, and that any defective equipment is immediately tagged out of service and removed from the work area.
• Investigate all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts thoroughly by conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventative measures, and preparing detailed investigation reports for the construction manager, client representative, and regulatory authorities.

Site Management & Supervision

• Conduct daily site inspections to verify that all work conforms to engineering drawings, architectural specifications, and approved method statements, identifying and documenting any deviations or non-conformances for rectification within agreed timeframes.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour across multiple work fronts by allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and workmanship, conducting regular toolbox talks, and addressing any performance or conduct issues immediately and decisively on site.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance.
• Manage procurement scheduling and material take-offs from approved drawings and bills of quantities, raising requisitions timeously to ensure materials are available when needed without disrupting the construction programme or causing idle labour.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using project management software such as Microsoft Project, identifying critical path activities, resource requirements, and key milestones to guide weekly work planning and resource allocation.

Requirements

• A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline.
• Strong project management skills including ability to plan, schedule, and resource activities using project management software.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.
• A minimum of five years of construction industry experience with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
• For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority.

Qualifications