Handyman | General Building Maintenance | Gordon'S Bay

Essential Health; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 140 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable health service provider in Cape Town is looking for an experienced handyman/maintenance worker to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of diverse handyman experience across maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, and carpentry. Good communication skills and the ability to work weekends are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an expanding team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in handyman tasks.
• Basic knowledge of various hand tools, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Non-endorsed driver's license required.
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance functions on sites.
• Paint and fill holes/cracks.
• Conduct minor repairs on plumbing equipment.
• Assist with major repairs and services.

Skills

Painting

Tiling

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Good communication skills

Ability to handle heights

Teamwork

Education

Matric / NQF 4 Qualification / Trade Certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical equipment

Mechanical equipment

Job description

Gordon's Bay31 Jan

Full timeEssential Health Pharmacy Group is recruiting for an experienced, energetic, mature and reliable handyman / maintenance worker to join our maintenance team.

This role requires a versatile skill set, attention to detail, and the ability to tackle a variety of maintenance issues efficiently. Due to the ongoing expansion of the business, we are always seeking for new talent to join our exciting team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance functions on and around sites
• Paint and filling holes / cracks (on walls, sidewalks etc.)
• Display the knowledge and / or ability to be an expert in the field of being a painter
• Carry out minor / basic repairs and service on all plumbing related equipment
• Perform general shopfitting duties including repair of equipment, locks, handles and tiles
• Assist Artisans with major repairs and services
• Undertake duties as assigned by management
• Identify and report repair needs to management
• Take responsibility for the upkeep of the gardens / parking areas around the properties
• Maintain general neatness of parking area
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in a wide range of handyman tasks (Painting, Tiling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry etc.)
• Basic knowledge / training on a variety of hand tools, electrical and mechanical equipment
• Non-endorsed driver's license
• Good communication skills
• Should be able to handle heights
• Good health and energetic
• Be able to work within a team
• Must be prepared to work weekends and / or public holidays

Advantageous

• Matric / NQF 4 Qualification / Trade Certificate
• Experience in managing a small team
• Health and Safety Qualification

If you are a skilled handyman with a strong technical background and are ready to take on a new and exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please apply below or e‑mail your CV to with the job title in the subject line.

We regret that not all applicants will be interviewed.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

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