iSpani 6 - Episode 51: Furniture assembler
2,107 views · Published 15 July 2015 · 48:01 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: SABC Education Shows · 2015 · Education
Hustler Thapelo Mokhele has been hustling hard since a very early age. With a keen interest in a career in furniture assembly he has knocked on many doors before getting his chance in a field that needs young talent. Furniture manufacturing needs skilled tradespeople, from cabinet makers and skilled woodcrafters to assemblers. Today manufacturers can produce parts for any type of furniture, for the office, home, indoor or outdoor, using materials that range from traditional wood to hi-tech plastics and carbon fibre. Furniture assemblers first study the specifications for putting the furniture pieces together, typically work in teams, with each member responsible for one particular task, with juniors learning their skills from more experienced employees, or through formal training by supervisors as part of a structured training. To find out more about this career join us on www.ispani.co.za. Be sure to watch iSpani every Tuesday at 13h30 on SABC 1, and then join the conversation on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Ispani) or Twitter (@iSpanionSABC1). iSpani demystifies the world of work and focuses firmly on skilling and inspiring young South African’s to make informed career choices. The series is aimed at skills and careers that are highlighted in the Scarce and Critical Skills list promote positions that need new, skilled entrants.
