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Team Leader Production Assistant Joinery & Cabinetry | Cape Town

Salary: R13-22k CTC depending on experience

Purpose of Position:

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a team leader from the joinery, carpentry / cabinetry Production Assistant based in Cape Town, Western Cape. The key duties are to support the production team on the day-to-day planning, coordination, and administration of bespoke joinery and cabinetry projects. This role provides essential support to the Production Manager and Workshop, ensuring smooth workflow between design, manufacturing, and installation teams.

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Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills

• Senior Certificate (Matric)
  • 35 years experience in an administrative, production, or workshop support role (joinery/cabinetry experience highly advantageous)
  • Basic understanding of joinery/cabinetry production processes (advantageous)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (spreadsheets, timelines, project tracking)
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Valid drivers licence

Duties:

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and quality standards are critical.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support

• Compiling cutting lists and detailed drawings for production
• Processing and following up on orders with suppliers
• Coordinating and documenting delivery schedules in accordance with the production schedule
• Assisting with scheduling and updating production timelines
• Tracking daily progress on jobs and updating status sheets
• Liaising between production, design, and installation teams to ensure smooth communication

Admin & Reporting

• Preparing and maintaining production reports, project recons, and timesheets
• Capturing clock-in/out data and supporting general workshop administration
• Identifying and flagging potential delays or risks to the Production Manager

Quality & Workflow

• Supporting the Workshop in monitoring daily quality checks
• Recording and reporting rework or adjustment requirements
• Assisting in drafting and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Workshop & Site Assistance

• Providing on-the-ground support when required, including assisting with site coordination or workshop tasks
• Ensuring workshop tools, stock, equipment, and materials are logged and managed
• Maintaining accurate filing of drawings, instructions, and production notes

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JNA Roofing is looking for a Project Manager with experience in roofing and carpentry to join our team. At JNA Roofing, we are dedicated to excellence in every roofing and carpentry project we undertake. As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of our projects.

1. Project planning - Create detailed project plans and realistic timelines.
2. Team leadership - Assemble and manage skilled teams of roofers and carpenters to ensure projects run smoothly.
3. Resource management - Coordinate materials, equipment, and labour resources efficiently.
4. Quality control - Oversee projects to ensure the highest standards of workmanship are maintained.
5. Client relations - Maintain strong client relationships.
6. Health & Safety - Uphold health and safety on sites.
7. Managing multiple construction sites hands-on.

1. Experience in roofing and carpentry with a proven track record of managing similar projects.
2. Literate in Afrikaans and English.
3. Valid driver's license.

Salary will be market-related and negotiable depending on experience and qualification.

• Building & Construction

Purpose of the Role 

Consult with the customer with the purpose of understanding their needs. 

Propose the right product and service according to customer requirements, including quality, convenience and price. Explain how products work and what services are available for the customer. 

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.

Key Responsibility 

• Apply appropriate sales process to build customer relationships and meet sales target


• Ensure high level of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service


• Engage customers to understand their needs and guide them in their choice 


• Provide appropriate solutions through products and services


• Identify new business opportunities through understanding market trends


• Follow up on sales leads


• Liaise with Department Manager and merchandisers on products that are preferred by customers 


• Maintain outstanding store condition i.e. layout, cleanness, prices, product availability, visual merchandising standards


• Participate in the department commercial action plan


• Assist a customer on total project, before, during, and after sales. 


• Propose a personalized solution, including products and different services (delivery, installation, etc…).


• Autonomous


• Assist with the sales process by maintaining a fully stocked store

 Requirements 

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent 


• Proven experience as a sales consultant (hardware advantageous)


• Passion to serve


• Friendly, helpful, confident and engaging personality 


• Problem solving skills


• Understanding of pricing methodologies


• Exceptional customer services


• Proficiency in English 


• Curious and assumes initiative


• Relationship management


• Hardworking and lives by example


• Ability to deal with a customer portfolio at each step of the sales process (before, during, after)


• Ability to use different channels to realize sales (emails, WhatsApp, phone…)


• Ability to multi-task

Duchenne Cabinetry, A Furniture manufacturer, is looking for a skilled cabinetmaker. Applicants must have at least 10 years experience in the industry.

The successful candidate will be able to work, read and interpret drawings, be a problem solver and have good attention to detail. They must be able to produce solid timber furniture from raw timber right up to the finished product.

Please email your CV and to whatsapp to

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R90,00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Education:

• Certificate (Preferred)

Experience:

• practical: 8 years (Required)

Language:

• English fluently (Required)