Handyman

Faircape; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonuses

Long service leave

Discounts on ISP packages

Job summary

Faircape Life operates six luxury retirement and lifestyle villages in the Western Cape and seeks a hands-on Handyman to support Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor in Somerset West. You will perform general maintenance, attend to requests, and ensure high-quality repairs across estate facilities.

The role requires practical skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and tiling, plus the ability to work independently and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in a general maintenance or handyman role.
• Proven experience in general building maintenance and repairs.
• Practical knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical maintenance, carpentry, painting and tiling.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in residential estates, retirement villages or property maintenance environments advantageous.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise maintenance requests.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across residential units, communal areas and estate facilities.
• Attend to day-to-day maintenance requests and resolve faults efficiently.
• Carry out minor building repairs, including plastering, painting, tiling and general handyman work.
• Repair and maintain doors, windows, locks, hinges, handles and fittings.
• Perform basic carpentry repairs and installations.
• Identify maintenance issues and report any major repairs requiring specialist attention.
• Attend to minor plumbing issues, including leaking taps, blocked drains, toilets and faulty fittings.
• Replace and repair basic plumbing fixtures and fittings.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs and fittings, within the scope of competency and applicable safety requirements.
• Identify and report electrical or plumbing faults requiring qualified contractors.
• Assist with coordinating access for external contractors when required.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, equipment and facilities.
• Identify potential maintenance problems and address them proactively.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed to a high standard and within reasonable timeframes.
• Report damaged, faulty or unsafe equipment and facilities.
• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Inspect tools and equipment before and after use.
• Ensure tools are cleaned, stored correctly and kept in good working condition.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop and working environment.
• Report damaged or defective tools and equipment.
• Assist with moving, assembling and installing furniture and equipment when required.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in work areas following repairs.
• Assist with general estate maintenance tasks as instructed.
• Respond professionally to maintenance requests from residents and staff.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and estate regulations.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure the overall upkeep of the estate.

Skills

General maintenance

Hands-on

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Matric

Technical/maintenance qualification advantageous

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Faircape Life proudly operates six luxurious retirement and lifestyle villages across the Western Cape, including Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West, and Onrus. Our estates are known for their beautifully maintained facilities, high standards of upkeep, and welcoming environments, providing residents with a comfortable, secure and exceptional living experience.

We are seeking a skilled, reliable and hands-on Handyman to join our maintenance team, working across Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor in Somerset West.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out general repairs, preventative maintenance and the ongoing upkeep of buildings, facilities and equipment across both estates. This role requires a practical individual with a broad range of maintenance skills, who can identify and resolve issues efficiently while ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard.

As part of our maintenance team, you will play an important role in preserving the appearance, functionality and safety of our estate, ensuring that residents continue to enjoy a comfortable, well-maintained and welcoming living environment.

If you are practical, enjoy problem-solving, take pride in quality workmanship and have a strong all-round maintenance background, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?

At Faircape, we value our team and offer fantastic benefits, including:

• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Long service leave
• Discounts on our high-speed ISP packages (after probation)

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

General Maintenance & Repairs:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across residential units, communal areas and estate facilities
• Attend to day-to-day maintenance requests and resolve faults efficiently
• Carry out minor building repairs, including plastering, painting, tiling and general handyman work
• Repair and maintain doors, windows, locks, hinges, handles and fittings
• Perform basic carpentry repairs and installations
• Identify maintenance issues and report any major repairs requiring specialist attention

Plumbing & Electrical Maintenance:

• Attend to minor plumbing issues, including leaking taps, blocked drains, toilets and faulty fittings
• Replace and repair basic plumbing fixtures and fittings
• Perform basic electrical maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs and fittings, within the scope of competency and applicable safety requirements
• Identify and report electrical or plumbing faults requiring qualified contractors
• Assist with coordinating access for external contractors when required

Preventative Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, equipment and facilities
• Identify potential maintenance problems and address them proactively
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance programmes
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed to a high standard and within reasonable timeframes
• Report damaged, faulty or unsafe equipment and facilities

Tools & Equipment:

• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment
• Inspect tools and equipment before and after use
• Ensure tools are cleaned, stored correctly and kept in good working condition
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop and working environment
• Report damaged or defective tools and equipment

General Duties & Housekeeping:

• Assist with moving, assembling and installing furniture and equipment when required
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in work areas following repairs
• Assist with general estate maintenance tasks as instructed
• Respond professionally to maintenance requests from residents and staff
• Follow all health and safety procedures and estate regulations
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure the overall upkeep of the estate

Qualifications

• Matric advantageous
• Relevant technical or maintenance-related qualification advantageous

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in a general maintenance or handyman role
• Proven experience in general building maintenance and repairs
• Practical knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical maintenance, carpentry, painting and tiling
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in residential estates, retirement villages or property maintenance environments advantageous
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
• Understanding of occupational health and safety requirements
• Ability to work independently and prioritise maintenance requests

Skills and Attributes

• Practical and hands-on
• Good problem-solving skills
• Takes initiative
• Attention to detail
• Quality workmanship
• Professional appearance
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable and hardworking
• Punctual
• Team player
• Organised and efficient
• Respectful and professional when interacting with residents

Specific Requirements

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Two written references

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break.

Faircape offers a market-related salary. The salary will be dependent on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes.