Carpenters and joiners
Carpenters and joiners cut, shape, assemble, erect, maintain and repair various types of structures and fittings made from wood and other materials.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Carpenters and joiners - from R7 710 to R24 751 per month - 2026.
- A Carpenters and joiners typically earns between R7 710 and R11 948 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R9 122 and R15 733 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Making, altering and repairing structural and other woodwork at a workbench and on a construction site
- Constructing, erecting and installing heavy-framed wooden structures on building sites
- Fitting, assembling and altering internal and external fixtures of buildings, such as walls, doors, door and window frames, facings and panelling
- Making, repairing and fitting scenic equipment for theatrical performances and motion picture or television productions
- Constructing, assembling, altering and repairing wooden fixtures and fittings in train coaches, aircraft, ships, boats, floats, and other vehicles
