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Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer)
citra· Construction
About this role
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Factory Carpenter to join our Manufacturing Team in Cape Town. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will interpret production drawings, prepare materials, and assemble high-quality elements for prefabricated wall and roof panels
Unlike site-based construction, this role is entirely factory-based, requiring precision, repetitive accuracy, and efficient machine operation while adhering to strict production schedules and occupational health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication & Assembly: Cut, shutter, casting, and assembling raw EPS according to technical specifications and cutting lists.
Machinery Operation: Safely set up and operate factory machinery, including CNC hot wire cutters and CNC routers.
Workshop drawing Interpretation: Read, interpret, and work accurately from cutting schedules and assembly drawings.
Quality Control: Conduct regular measurements and checks to ensure all finished products meet exact factory tolerance standards and design specifications before packaging and dispatch
Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine daily maintenance on tools and machinery, and conduct a daily stock take of consumables. Report any stock shortages or machinery breakages to the Foreman. Maintain a clean, organized workstation and strictly adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act guidelines.
Material Management: Minimize material wastage through smart layout planning. Time management: Adhere to strict project timelines
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of proven carpentry experience, specifically within a factory, shopfitting, or furniture manufacturing environment.
Education/Trade: Valid Trade Test Certificate in Carpentry or Joinery (highly advantageous). Grade 12 or NTC equivalents are beneficial.
Tool Proficiency: Expert proficiency with both heavy industrial machinery and portable power tools.
Physical Fitness: Ability to handle the physical demands of a factory environment, including lifting heavy materials and standing for long periods.
Language: Fluency in English or Afrikaans to effectively interpret briefs and communicate with the factory team.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Market-related hourly rate, commensurate with experience and trade qualifications (aligned with South African Building Industry Bargaining Council standards where applicable).
Benefits: Statutory benefits including UIF, standard annual leave, and potential overtime pay.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Factory Carpenter to join our Manufacturing Team in Cape Town. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will interpret production drawings, prepare materials, and assemble high-quality elements for prefabricated wall and roof panels
Unlike site-based construction, this role is entirely factory-based, requiring precision, repetitive accuracy, and efficient machine operation while adhering to strict production schedules and occupational health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication & Assembly: Cut, shutter, casting, and assembling raw EPS according to technical specifications and cutting lists.
Machinery Operation: Safely set up and operate factory machinery, including CNC hot wire cutters and CNC routers.
Workshop drawing Interpretation: Read, interpret, and work accurately from cutting schedules and assembly drawings.
Quality Control: Conduct regular measurements and checks to ensure all finished products meet exact factory tolerance standards and design specifications before packaging and dispatch
Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine daily maintenance on tools and machinery, and conduct a daily stock take of consumables. Report any stock shortages or machinery breakages to the Foreman. Maintain a clean, organized workstation and strictly adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act guidelines.
Material Management: Minimize material wastage through smart layout planning. Time management: Adhere to strict project timelines
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of proven carpentry experience, specifically within a factory, shopfitting, or furniture manufacturing environment.
Education/Trade: Valid Trade Test Certificate in Carpentry or Joinery (highly advantageous). Grade 12 or NTC equivalents are beneficial.
Tool Proficiency: Expert proficiency with both heavy industrial machinery and portable power tools.
Physical Fitness: Ability to handle the physical demands of a factory environment, including lifting heavy materials and standing for long periods.
Language: Fluency in English or Afrikaans to effectively interpret briefs and communicate with the factory team.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Market-related hourly rate, commensurate with experience and trade qualifications (aligned with South African Building Industry Bargaining Council standards where applicable).
Benefits: Statutory benefits including UIF, standard annual leave, and potential overtime pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer) position at citra located?
This Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer) role at citra is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer) role at citra full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer) role in the Construction department at citra.
Which team or department does the Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer) at citra belong to?
This Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer) position is part of the Construction department at citra. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer) job at citra posted?
This Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer) position at citra was posted on Sep 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Factory Carpenter (Skilled Labourer)
citra
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