General Leather Worker
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General Leather Worker - Paarden Eiland, Cape Town Market Related
About the Opportunity
We are currently representing an established and growing South African outdoor and lifestyle brand renowned for its high-quality, handcrafted products. They are looking for a skilled and dedicated General Leather Worker to join their busy workshop and production team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a craftsperson who takes genuine pride in their work, possesses a meticulous eye for detail, and thrives in a hands-on, quality-driven production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leather Preparation & Cutting: Accurately measure, mark, template, and cut leather hides to specification while minimizing material waste.
- Assembly & Crafting: Assemble, skive, bevel, burnish, and finish leather components for product assembly.
- Stitching & Hardware: Operate industrial leather sewing machines and carry out hand-stitching, riveting, and hardware fitting where required.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect finished leather goods and components to ensure they meet stringent brand quality, durability, and finishing standards.
- Workshop Upkeep: Maintain leatherworking tools, machinery, and workspace in clean, safe, and efficient working order.
Candidate Profile
- Experience: Proven hands-on experience in leather crafting, leather manufacturing, upholstery, or a related industrial textile/craft trade.
- Technical Skills: Confident with leatherworking hand tools (edgers, punches, knives) and industrial sewing machinery.
- Attention to Detail: Excellent precision, consistency, and an eye for clean edges, neat stitching, and flawless finishes.
- Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced workshop environment.
Requirements
- South African citizen or valid permanent residency/work authorization.
- Based in Cape Town with reliable transport to Paarden Eiland.
- Must be able to work full-time on-site.
To apply, submit your CV and any photos or portfolio examples of your leatherwork directly through this platform. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and a practical skills assessment.