Facilities Handyman

Keen to build your career as a Facilities Handyman in Makhanda, Eastern Cape? This could be the role for you. This role rewards initiative and a genuine pride in a job done well.

Day to day, you will collaborate with colleagues who take real pride in their work. Everyone is expected to pull their weight, and everyone is valued for it. Ready to apply? Send through your CV and a short introduction.

• Touch up paintwork and perform minor painting tasks to maintain the appearance and condition of buildings and common areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, storage rooms, and external grounds.
• Diagnose and repair basic electrical faults including replacing light fittings, switches, plugs, and circuit breakers in accordance with safety regulations.
• Perform minor building repairs including painting, patching walls, fixing leaks, and replacing broken fixtures such as door handles, hinges, and taps.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, systems, and equipment to identify maintenance needs and prevent costly breakdowns.
• Adhere to all occupational health and safety procedures and wear prescribed personal protective equipment.

• Own basic set of hand tools appropriate for general building maintenance and repair work.
• Previous experience in building maintenance, handyman work, or at least two skilled trades such as plumbing, electrical, or carpentry.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose faults and determine the most effective repair approach.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while managing a schedule of maintenance tasks.
• Practical knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry repairs to handle day-to-day maintenance tasks independently.
• Physical fitness to perform manual tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces or at heights.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport are preferred for travelling between properties and responding to callouts.