Carpenter Woodworker Craftsman
Job Vacancy

Job Offer Details

The Role: We are seeking a Woodworker Carpenter Experienced Craftsman with strong technical expertise and a passion for teaching the next generation of woodworking professionals. The successful candidate will split their time between:

— Practical project work with CETECH Ghana’s Wood Works Division, and
— Teaching and training responsibilities at IPES Ghana, delivering a range of woodwork programs from short-term to multi-year courses.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional who thrives both in the workshop and the classroom.

Office Location:
School Junction, Ashaley Botwe, Accra, Ghana (search CETECH Ghana on Google Maps).

About CETECH Ghana – Wood Works Division:
CETECH Ghana is a leading provider of woodworking solutions and skilled craftsmanship across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our Wood Works Division specializes in delivering quality woodworking, joinery, furniture making, and interior fitting services throughout Ghana and West Africa.

Alongside our commitment to technical excellence, we prioritize workforce development. In partnership with IPES Ghana, a recognized technical and professional education provider, we deliver hands-on, practical training programs that equip future woodworking professionals with the skills and knowledge to succeed.

Job Location:
On-site (Not Remote) – School Junction, Ashaley Botwe, Accra, Ghana (search CETECH Ghana on Google Maps).

Salary Expectation:
Negotiable depends on experience and relevant skill sets.

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Experience Level:
Mid to Senior Experience Level

Key Responsibilities

Technical / Project Work (CETECH Ghana)

• Lead and perform woodworking projects, including joinery, furniture making, finish carpentry, and interior fit-outs
  
• Oversee quality control and ensure precision in wood joinery and finishes
  
• Interpret and work from blueprints, technical drawings, and woodworking designs (CAD experience is a plus)
  
• Troubleshoot and solve on-site woodworking challenges
  
• Mentor junior craftsmen and apprentices on project sites
  
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and Ghanaian building codes
  

Teaching / Training (IPES Ghana)

• Deliver structured woodwork courses ranging from 3 months to 2 years, covering:
  
  • Basic Carpentry & Apprenticeship skills
    
  • Maintenance and Emergency Carpentry techniques
    
  • Joinery & Cabinet Making
    
  • Furniture Making
    
  • Finish Carpentry & Interior Fit-Outs
    
  • Woodworking Design and Drafting (CAD preferred)
    
• Prepare lesson plans, hands-on exercises, and student assessments
  
• Train students in the safe use of tools, machines, and finishing techniques
  
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback
  
• Collaborate with CETECH and IPES teams to maintain curriculum relevance and TVET compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• TVET Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor’s Degree in Woodworking, Carpentry, Furniture Design, or a closely related field
  
• Minimum 5–8 years of practical woodworking experience, covering a variety of disciplines including joinery, furniture making, and finish carpentry
  
• At least 1–2 years of formal or informal teaching, training, or mentorship experience
  
• Proficient in woodworking tools, machinery, and safety standards
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
  
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Experience with CAD or woodworking design software
  
• Prior experience working in a TVET institution or technical training environment
  
• Hands-on experience in emergency and maintenance carpentry
  
• Passion for mentoring students and developing technical skills in others

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for a versatile woodworking professional who:

• Is equally skilled on the workshop floor and in the classroom
  
• Has a passion for mentoring and shaping future craftsmen
  
• Seeks a stable, long-term role blending hands-on work and education
  
• Wants to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s skilled workforce development

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  
• Professional development and certification opportunities
  
• Access to modern tools, workshops, and teaching labs
  
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
  

The opportunity to shape the future of Ghana’s woodworking and technical education sectors

Join CETECH Ghana and IPES Ghana in crafting a skilled, creative, and sustainable woodworking workforce for the future.

How to Apply

Please submit the form below. After submission, you will be provided the email address where you are to send the required documents listed below— they are required for your application to be considered.”

This is an immediate employment opportunity (apply if you are ready to start soon)

• Use the subject line:  CETECH IPES Woodworks Specialist
• Attach files with clear naming conventions (e.g., KwameMensah_CV.pdf,  KwameMensah_cover_letter.pdf)

Interested candidates should send these to the email address provided after submitting the online form below.

1. Your updated CV / Resume (PDF)
   
2. Your Portfolio and description of similar projects or list of relevant projects (if available)
   
3. A detailed cover letter on why you should be chosen. Also outline your experience and motivation.
   
4. Monthly Salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.
   
5. Copies of relevant certificates, qualifications, certifications, licenses, etc.