Vacancy title:
Furniture Production & Installation Supervisor
Employment type: Contractor, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Management, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Art, Fashion & Design, Business Operations
Jobs at:
Raha Reserve Zanzibar
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 31 2026
Duty Station:
Makunduchi, Zanzibar | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Company Overview
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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (careers@rahareserve.com) .
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.
All applicants should send their CV
Closing date: 31 October 2026
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