Historical Workshop Craftsman

**Western Cape**, Franschhoek**

**(Market related)**

One of the oldest farms in the Cape Winelands is looking to employ a Historical Workshop Craftsman to demonstrate the traditional, historical crafts of woodwork and blacksmithing to the public at a tourism site

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR : Agriculture

BASIC SALARY : Market Related

START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

**DUTIES**:

- Perform daily demonstrations of woodwork and blacksmithing tasks and activities to the public and school groups
- Prepare the workshop for daily demonstrations and debriefing after daily activities
- Stocking of supplies, tidying, sharpening tools, general maintenance and liaising with the Activities Manager
- Engage with visitors by explaining the work being carried out, historical context, and answering any questions
- Make custom products as part of daily demonstrations, intended for sale in the shop

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Formal or informal training in woodwork (carpentry), blacksmithing or leatherwork
- Matric or a relevant higher qualification would be advantageous
- Afrikaans - Essential
- Creative Mindset
- Exceptional people skills - both public-facing in a hospitality context and working within a small team internally
- Previous experience in a hospitality or tourism context - beneficial
- Able to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment, according to hospitality hours (including weekends in historical costume

**CLOSING DATE**:

- 04 October 2023
- For more information please contact:
**Lisa Snyman