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Work history
Education
Certification
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Tendai Gutsa

Cape Town

Summary

Quality-focused Carpenter accomplished in crew leadership and project management. Dedicated to exceeding expectations with code-compliant work aligned with customer specifications, timelines, and budgets. Detail-oriented in checking work and correcting problems. Brings strong record of safety and performance. Manages commercial and residential projects with stringent time management and high-level business acumen. Skillful and safety-focused in standard and specialty equipment operatio

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Carpenter

Robertson & Caine
Cape Town
01.2016 - Current
  • Determining repair and maintenance needs of existing structures with thorough inspections.
  • Measuring the quantity of materials required and submitting requests for lumber and hardware.
  • Keeping a strong inventory of commonly used tools and items to minimize project delays.
  • Using protective equipment to comply with standard precautions and safety measures.
  • Minimizing wasted materials and rework, carefully planning and carrying out detailed tasks.
  • Studying and interpreting blueprints to follow exact specifications. Creating bathroom partitions, toilet room accessories, and handrails.
  • Building custom cabinets, installing trim work, and creating custom woodwork pieces per client specifications.
  • Managing project timelines and communicated progress with clients and project managers.
  • Training and coaching newly recruited employees ensuring they adhere to safety regulations.

Carpenter

Pierre Cronje (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Constructed decks, walkways, and gazebos for building grounds.
  • Evaluated structural wood elements to detect damage and decay. Prepared surfaces for finishing by repairing existing woodwork and drywall.
  • Restored proper function of cabinets, stairs, and other wood constructions.
  • Constructed doors, frameworks, and windows adhering to applicable codes, standards, and plans

Apprentice

Skies International
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Leveraged dynamic skillset to work with diverse fabrication techniques and materials.
  • Supported project completion with finishing work and hardware installation.
  • Promoted safety throughout shop and job sites, following OSHA protocols and company safety policies.
  • Reduced downtime by proactively addressing preventive maintenance for shop machinery.
  • Conducted basic concrete formwork setup for foundations or slabs

Education

A-Levels - National Certificate cabinet making Manufacturing

Fun Tech College, Harare
Zimbabwe
01.2011 - 12.2011

A-Levels - Carpentry

Nyanyadzi Training Centre, Mutare
Zimbabwe
01.2006 - 12.2006

A-Levels - Carpentry

Young Africa Skill Centre, Harare
Zimbabwe
01.2004 - 11.2004

Certification

  • Association of International Accountants

Skills

  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Carpenter

Pierre Cronje (Pty) Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2019

Senior Carpenter

Robertson & Caine
01.2016 - Current

A-Levels - National Certificate cabinet making Manufacturing

Fun Tech College, Harare
01.2011 - 12.2011

Apprentice

Skies International
01.2006 - 12.2008

A-Levels - Carpentry

Nyanyadzi Training Centre, Mutare
01.2006 - 12.2006

A-Levels - Carpentry

Young Africa Skill Centre, Harare
01.2004 - 11.2004

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