Facilities Technician & On-Site Team Lead

CBRE Excellerate; Matatiele; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Excellerate is seeking a Hands-on Handyman to deliver high‑quality general maintenance across multiple client sites in Matatiele, South Africa. The role requires independence, ability to manage a small on-site team, and a focus on safety, service delivery, and client satisfaction.

The Handy Man will ensure facilities are maintained to agreed standards, perform digital reporting, and support specialist teams as required. A valid driver’s license and travel between sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in general building and facilities maintenance.
• Experience supervising or managing a team and coordinating tasks on site.
• Trade-related qualification or technical certificate in building maintenance, construction, or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repair across client sites.
• Supervise and support on-site team members, allocate tasks, ensure quality and safety.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff and assist other trades when needed.
• Attend site call-outs and perform ad-hoc repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Manage day-to-day call-outs and ensure tasks are tracked and completed.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly site checks per SLAs and complete admin like digital job cards, reports, and invoices.

Skills

General maintenance

Team supervision

Trade qualification

Carpentry

Painting

Ceiling repairs

Dry walling

Masonry

Welding

Plumbing

Office furniture repair

Carpet and blinds

Tiling

Lamping

Health & safety

Digital reporting

Mobile reporting

Driver's license

Communication

Education

Trade qualification or technical certificate

Tools

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Job description

CBRE Excellerate is seeking a Hands-on Handyman to deliver high‑quality general maintenance across multiple client sites in Matatiele, South Africa. The role requires independence, ability to manage a small on-site team, and a focus on safety, service delivery, and client satisfaction.

The Handy Man will ensure facilities are maintained to agreed standards, perform digital reporting, and support specialist teams as required. A valid driver’s license and travel between sites are essential.