Handyman

University of Fort Hare; Mitchells Plain; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AFMS Group is seeking a multi-skilled technician to support skilled trades by performing minor maintenance and repair across building fabric, plumbing and electrical first-line tasks.

The role requires hands-on work, logging of maintenance requests, and occasional standby responsibilities. A Code B license and at least two years of built-environment maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with basic building maintenance knowledge.
• Min 2 years maintenance experience in built environments.
• Ability to communicate in English and Afrikaans.
• Valid Code B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor building repairs, maintenance and painting.
• Assist in first line maintenance of plumbing and electrical assets.
• Carry out building fabric repairs and carpentry tasks as needed.
• Maintain toolboxes, inspect facilities and report defects to management.
• Attend to client requests, log calls and provide feedback to FM.
• Standby for repairs outside normal working hours when required.

Skills

Grade 12

2+ years maintenance

English/Afrikaans

B Driver's License

Education

Grade 12

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 orderInspect 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 quick 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.

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday,08 September 2026, by 16h00