Handyman

ADvTECH; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in South Africa seeks a relatable handyman to maintain and repair campus facilities. The role requires performing weekly inspections, managing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least Matric, two years of handyman experience, and effective communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an educational institution focused on excellence and student success.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license (added advantage).
• 2 years of experience in maintenance/handyman work required.
• Must be physically able to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Weekly inspection of buildings for problems and organization of repairs.
• Conduct general maintenance adhering to safety procedures.
• Report any breakages or damages to the principal.
• Manage maintenance of equipment such as whiteboards and projectors.
• Assist with internal and external audits as required.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Matric

Job description

Overview

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose

Job Purpose:

The role of the handyman is to maintain, check and repair campus facilities and furniture, ensuring it is fully equipped and functional according to agreed infrastructure requirements. This includes performing work or arranging for work to be done by service providers to ensure required infrastructural standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Weekly inspection of buildings, identification of problems, organisation of repairs and replacements.
• Conducts general maintenance in line with safety procedures.
• Observes and reports any breakages, dangers, or damages to the principal.
• Assists with the carrying of boxes, furniture, and deliveries, lock up and access control.
• Check fire equipment to ensure it is always in working order and meets all legal requirements in terms of placement and services.
• Liaise with external service providers, where necessary to ensure all safety standards are met.
• Manage maintenance of equipment, i.e., Whiteboards, TVs, Projectors etc.
• Aid and assist; within ability; everyone on campus to ensure we deliver the service we promise our customers.
• Generate supply replacement list weekly and submit to Principal before close of business every Friday.
• Assist the Campus team on all internal and external audits as required.

Requirements

• Matric
• Driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Maintenance / Handyman 2 Year(s)
• Must be physically able to perform the work.
• No MIE listing in respect of arrears / outstanding fees to any educational facility.
• No criminal record.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.