Handyman

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AFMS Group in Cape Town is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support skilled trades and perform minor maintenance tasks across a range of building fabric and facility systems.

You will assist in corrective, preventative and planned maintenance, conduct inspections, and help log calls and feedback to the FM team. The role requires a hands-on, proactive approach and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years maintenance experience in built environment.
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans.
• Valid Code B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in corrective, planned and preventive maintenance.
• Repairs to building fabric, carpentry and joinery.
• Repairs to locks, handles hinges and accessories.
• Repairs to office furniture and cabinets.
• Conduct minor building repairs, maintenance and painting.
• Maintain toolboxes and equipment.
• Report defects and assist rectifying.
• Perform daily routine building inspections and report to line manager.
• Manage general housekeeping and tools register.

Skills

Multi skilled

People skills

Hands-on

Independent worker

Plan and organize

Oral and written instructions

Pro-active

Energetic

Emergency response

Team player

Attention to deadlines

Initiative

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Code B Driver’s License

Job description

Position Summary

To take action on and assist the skilled tradesmen by performing minor maintenance and repair work of a general nature.

Key Accountabilities / Principal Responsibilities

• Building fabric maintenance
• Plumbing first line maintenance
• Electrical first line maintenance
• General facility maintenance
• Ad-hoc duties
• Ensure compliance to Health and Safety Act
• Attend to client complaints / requests and ensure all calls are logged at the helpdesk
• Communicate repairs / feedback to FM via Forcelink / daily report
• Standby for repairs outside of normal working hours

Primary Duties

Technical Requests

• Assist in corrective, planned and preventative maintenance.
• Repairs to all building fabric, carpentry and joinery
• Repairs to locks, handles hinges and accessories
• Repairs to office furniture and cabinets
• Conduct minor building repairs, maintenance and painting
• Maintain toolboxes and equipment
• Report all technical defects and assist in rectifying
• Perform daily routine building inspections and report to line manager
• Manage general housekeeping and tools register

Secondary Duties

• Move office furniture
• Assist in unloading big deliveries
• Move unused furniture or equipment to store
• Maintain neatness of stores
• Compile store stock sheet
• Familiarise with the layout and facilities of the site and adhere to the client house rules
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the management and staff of the site where based
• Adhere to ad-hoc reasonable requests from management

Facility Maintenance

• Inspect all facilities are in good working order (Planned preventative program)
• Inspect tiling and paved surfaces
• Inspect all partitioning, ceilings, roof and building structure
• Inspect windows and doors are all in good order
• Inspect all painted surfaces are in good order
• Inspect all and HVAC equipment are in good order
• Report / communicate defects / repairs to Manager

Key Skills and Experience

• Grade 12
• Min 2 year maintenance working experience in a built environment
• Good comprehension of English / Afrikaans language
• Code B Driver’s License

People and Management Skill

• Multi skilled
• Good people skills
• Practical work experience
• Hands-on person
• Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Well-motivated
• Able to work independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to meet deadlines
• Able to use initiative to solve minor problems
• Able to work in a team
• Pro-active
• Energetic
• Able to act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation

Key result areas

• Understand role of reporting to the business and client
• Understand all outputs delivered are aligned with business requirements
• Understand that feedback is critical to success

Additional Responsibilities and Skills

The employee acknowledges that all duties performed will reflect on the client and will thus act in a professional manner at all times, as FMS is a service provider, all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the service has been delivered according to client requirements, and to prescribed service levels.

All vacancies advertised by AFMS Group are in full adherence to South African labour legislation, including the Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

We strive to create an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, focusing on the qualifications, skills, and experience that are relevant to each role. We ensure that all candidates are treated equally, and no discrimination will be tolerated.

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 2014 (POPIA) for recruitment and hiring purposes.

For information on AFMS Group, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at www.afmsgroup.co.za.

Please note, relocation costs will not apply.

If you do not hear from us in 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.