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Carpenter

Build, install, and repair wooden structures, fittings, and formwork on sites or in workshops.

payments Avg: R26,000

description Overview

Carpenters work on roofs, doors, cabinetry, and construction formwork. Work includes measuring, cutting, fitting, and ensuring quality finishes.

**A Day in the Life:**
Site setup, cutting and fitting, checking levels/measurements, and clean-up/documentation.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Tool prep and site briefing

08:00

Measure, cut, and install components

12:00

Quality checks and adjustments

15:30

Close-out, materials planning, and next-day prep

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Apprentice Carpenter

0-3

Step 2

Carpenter

3-6

Step 3

Senior Carpenter / Foreman

6-10

Step 4

Site Supervisor / Contractor

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 15,000 - R 45,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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