Furniture Production & Installation Supervisor

Location: Makunduchi, Zanzibar

Employment: Full-time, initial three-month contract with potential extension

Salary: open foe negotiations plus accommodation provided on site

Raha Reserve Zanzibar seeks an experienced supervisor to lead furniture production at our on-site workshop and coordinate installation across the resort. The programme covers furniture for 35 luxury villas and public areas, produced in Makunduchi using local hardwood, rope, rattan and woven materials.

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

Requirements

• At least five years’ furniture or joinery experience, including team supervision
• Proven hotel, lodge or high-quality residential furniture experience
• Experience establishing jigs, templates and repeatable production for batch runs
• Ability to read technical drawings and organise workshop production
• Strong practical knowledge of timber behaviour, upholstery, hardware and finishing
• English and Swahili
• Willingness to relocate to Makunduchi — accommodation provided

How to Apply

Please apply through this platform with your CV, availability, salary expectations and details of two relevant projects or properties. Include two referees with contact telephone numbers. Furniture applicants should also attach photographs of completed work and describe their supervisory role on each.