A workshop built around careful making
Our Somerset West base is a hands-on workplace where ideas move from brief to cut, engraved, finished and packed. We work with homes, event planners, retailers and companies across the Western Cape and nationwide, so we need people who can keep pace without losing sight of detail.
Working here means dealing with real jobs and real deadlines. Some days are about one personalised gift, other days are about bulk sign sets for a launch or event. The work changes quickly, and that suits people who enjoy practical problem solving and clear standards.
Roles we hire for
We often look for people with skills in production, finishing, client service and dispatch. Depending on what we need, a role may involve machine operation, design support, packing, courier prep or shop and trade order coordination.
- Laser machine operation and setup
- Wood engraving and layered sign making
- Assembly, sanding and finishing
- Client services and order coordination
- Dispatch, courier packing and delivery admin
- Creative support for custom projects and samples
What helps you fit in here
We value people who work neatly, ask questions early and can follow a process without cutting corners. Wood shifts with humidity, finishes need careful timing, and load-shedding can affect production planning, so it helps to stay calm and organised.
You do not need every detail figured out before you apply. What matters is a steady attitude, willingness to learn, and respect for deadlines and team standards. Attention to small details matters a lot in our kind of work, because a sign or gift only leaves the workshop once it has been checked carefull y and packed properly.
- Good communication and a respectful manner
- Comfort with practical, repetitive work when needed
- Basic numeracy for counts, sizes and packing lists
- Care with tools, materials and workspace hygiene
How the team works day to day
Our team includes production, design, finishing, client service and dispatch support. That means jobs move through several hands before they leave the workshop. Good teamwork matters because a rush order for Cape Town or Paarl can depend on everyone doing their part on time.
We also work with business clients who need clear communication and consistent output. If you join us, you may be asked to handle repeat orders, check names and spellings, prepare samples, or help keep the production flow moving between Somerset West and our delivery routes into Stellenbosch, Strand, Gordon's Bay, Durbanville and Hermanus.
Seeing laser cut wooden pieces come together
People tend to enjoy this work when they like seeing a job come together from raw material to finished piece. There is something satisfying about a clean engraving, a well-cut shape, or a layered sign that is packed and sent out on time.
- Variety of work across gifts, decor and signage
- Practical skills that grow over time
- A local team with clear roles
- Exposure to both retail-style and business orders
- Work that reaches clients across South Africa
We keep the pace steady and the expectations clear. That suits people who prefer proper production habits over guesswork.
How to apply through our contact page
If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please send your CV through the enquiry form on our contact page and mention the type of work you are looking for. If you have experience in making, finishing, packing, client service or workshop support, include that too.
We review enquiries as they come in and keep suitable details on file for when the right role opens up. If your background matches what we need, someone from our team will be in touch. Please make sure your CV is up to date, easy to read and includes your current location in South Africa.
We are especially interested in people who can work reliably, communicate clearly and handle practical tasks with care and accuracy.