Raha Reserve Zanzibar is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead furniture production at its on-site workshop in Makunduchi and coordinate installation across the resort’s luxury villas and public areas.
Responsibilities
- Translate approved drawings into cutting lists, material requirements, and daily production instructions
- Establish jigs, templates, and repeatable production methods for batch runs across villa types
- Supervise carpenters, upholsterers, finishers, and installation teams
- Establish approved samples and check dimensions, construction, and finishes against them
- Track completed items, identify shortages, and maintain weekly production targets
- Train and guide fundis to improve productivity and workmanship
- Coordinate furniture installation across the resort
Requirements
- Furniture production and joinery supervision
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Workshop production organisation
- Knowledge of local hardwood, rope, rattan, and woven materials
- Knowledge of timber behaviour, upholstery, hardware, and finishing
- Team leadership and training skills
- English and Swahili language skills
Document Requirements
Application Instructions
- Include two referees with contact telephone numbers.
- Attach photographs of completed work and describe your supervisory role on each.
