Artisan Carpenter

The National Zoological Garden (NZG) is looking for well-qualified, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated person to be appointed as an Artisan Carpenter.

Amongst others, the successful applicant will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using wood working machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools
• Ensure compliance to the building and industrial legislation including health and safety regulations
• Perform minor plumbing, welding and or concrete mixing work

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric and Trade Certificate in carpentry
• 3 year’s proven experience in carpentry and related building maintenance work-Post obtaining the Trade Certificate
• Code 8 Drivers licence
• Knowledge of all aspects of carpentry, cabinet making and Basic building maintenance; plumbing painting, Bricklaying and welding
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision

Ability to read plans and specifications

This position will seek to provide representivity and address the imbalance of the past. Interested parties are requested to send applications (with a cover letter, comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications) to nzg.recruitment@sanbi.org.za with the subject line: Artisan Carpenter.

Short-listed candidates who are invited to an interview will be expected to demonstrate proof of the above Key competencies and Minimum Requirements. Shortlisted Applicants must be available to undergo a per-assessment evaluation.

The National Zoological Garden, South African National Biodiversity Institute is committed to employment equity and redress. The NZG reserves the right not to fill this position. Should you not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date consider your application as being unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.           

Enquiries:
Mr. Lefa Maremagae
HR Practitioner: Generalist
Tel.: 012 339 2700