Handyman

Empact Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group is seeking a skilled Handyman to join a security-conscious environment based in Umhlanga. You will perform maintenance across electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, and handle carpentry and fixture repairs. Strong fault-finding and safety awareness are essential, as is the ability to work independently or with a team.

Minimum 2-3 years' relevant experience and a valid driver’s license are required. Red Seal or equivalent qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' relevant post-qualification or practical maintenance experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of maintenance, repairs and fault-finding.
• General handyman skills, including carpentry, painting, tiling and minor building repairs.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Red Seal or equivalent recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical (Advantageous)
• Proven experience in property, residential estate, facilities or building maintenance.
• Experience working in a PCI, security-sensitive or controlled-access environment will be highly advantageous.
• Based in or around Umhlanga, or willing to relocate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents and site personnel.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual work, including lifting, climbing and working in confined or restricted areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Perform general handyman repairs, including carpentry, painting, tiling, minor building works and fixture/fitting repairs.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot maintenance and equipment-related issues.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance requirements, potential faults and safety risks.
• Attend to maintenance requests and work orders within agreed timeframes.
• Respond to maintenance callouts and emergencies, including after-hours call-outs where required.
• Install, repair, assemble and maintain fixtures, fittings, equipment and building components.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes and ensure maintenance tasks are completed to the required standard.
• Maintain basic and accurate records of work completed, faults identified, repairs undertaken and materials used.
• Liaise directly and professionally with residents, site staff, supervisors, contractors and service providers.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements, site procedures and organisational standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Work with minimal supervision while ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, professionally and to a high standard.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely and responsibly.

Skills

Technical Trade Competence

Multi-Skilled Maintenance

Problem-Solving & Fault-Finding

Quality Workmanship

Reliability & Accountability

Health & Safety Awareness

Customer & Stakeholder Service

General handyman skills

Education

Red Seal or equivalent trade qualification

Job description

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Handyman to join our dynamic team. This role requires a technically astute individual with proven experience working within a PCI (high-security) environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repairs and upkeep of buildings, facilities, equipment and associated systems. The role requires strong practical knowledge across electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical systems, supported by general handyman skills.

Minimum Educational and experience required

• Minimum 2-3 years' relevant post-qualification or practical maintenance experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of maintenance, repairs and fault-finding.
• General handyman skills, including carpentry, painting, tiling and minor building repairs.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Red Seal or equivalent recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical (Advantageous)
• Proven experience in property, residential estate, facilities or building maintenance.
• Experience working in a PCI, security-sensitive or controlled-access environment will be highly advantageous.
• Based in or around Umhlanga, or willing to relocate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents and site personnel.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual work, including lifting, climbing and working in confined or restricted areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Perform general handyman repairs, including carpentry, painting, tiling, minor building works and fixture/fitting repairs.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot maintenance and equipment-related issues.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance requirements, potential faults and safety risks.
• Attend to maintenance requests and work orders within agreed timeframes.
• Respond to maintenance callouts and emergencies, including after-hours call-outs where required.
• Install, repair, assemble and maintain fixtures, fittings, equipment and building components.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes and ensure maintenance tasks are completed to the required standard.
• Maintain basic and accurate records of work completed, faults identified, repairs undertaken and materials used.
• Liaise directly and professionally with residents, site staff, supervisors, contractors and service providers.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements, site procedures and organisational standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Work with minimal supervision while ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, professionally and to a high standard.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely and responsibly.

Key Competencies:

• Technical Trade Competence
• Multi-Skilled Maintenance
• Problem-Solving & Fault-Finding
• Quality Workmanship
• Reliability & Accountability
• Health & Safety Awareness
• Customer & Stakeholder Service