General Maintenance Handyman

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Cape Town seeks a General Maintenance Handyman for a 12-month contract position. Responsibilities include general upkeep, repairs to structures and equipment, maintaining green spaces, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate must have solid maintenance experience and strong technical skills. This role offers a salary ranging from R 8,000 to R 11,000 monthly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a similar role.
• Solid experience with general maintenance work.
• Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance work within the complex.
• Maintain and improve green spaces.
• Identify and report the need for repairs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer Service

Education

High school Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Basic hardware tools

Job description

R 8 000 - R 11 000 Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Cape Town is seeking a General Maintenance Handyman to join their team, this would be a 12-month contract position. The ideal person would be responsible for carrying out general maintenance work within the complex. We are on the hunt for a skilled and reliable handyman to join our maintenance department. As a handyman, you will be responsible for upkeep and repair duties including maintaining green spaces, identifying the need for repairs, and servicing company equipment. To be an effective handyman, you need to be skilled and hard-working, with outstanding problem-solving abilities. Skilful hands, good physical stamina, and strong technical knowledge are important parts of the successful candidates’ talents.

Responsibilities

• Painting and filling minor cracks
• Basic carpentry work (repairs to doors and windows)
• Basic plumbing, electrical and safety work
• Plastering and brick work (minor works)
• Perform repairs on company machinery, equipment or appliances
• Perform garden services, maintain and improve green spaces
• Detect and report the need for minor to major maintenance repairs
• Regularly check communal spaces to identify issues with litter, maintenance or breakdowns
• Maintain the cleanliness of outside spaces such as parking lots and sidewalks
• Oversee the refuse cages stay clean on the company premises
• Provide management with support and guidance on maintaining site operations

Key Performance Areas

• Safety compliance
• Efficient unit turn over repairs
• Maintenance and repairs

Role requirements, qualifications and experience

• High school Grade 10 or equivalent qualification required
• A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a similar role
• Solid experience with general maintenance work
• Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment
• Extremely organized with good communication skills
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving

Generic skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Relationship Management
• Teamwork

Technical knowledge and skills

• Painting
• Tiling
• Carpet laying and cleaning
• Changing of doors and locks
• Changing and repair of windows and hinges
• Changing of light bulbs
• Repairs of cabinet hinges and general woodwork (Basic carpentry)
• Grass cutting and tree trimming
• Basic plumbing (advanced is beneficial)

Attributes

• Emotional control
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Situational sensitivity

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.