Maintenance Assistant: Carpentry, Painting & Repairs

Cbre Excellerate; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Excellerate in Gqeberha, South Africa, is seeking a Handyman Assistant to support the Handy Man with general building maintenance and repairs across client sites. The role involves carpentry, painting, ceiling repairs, dry walling, plumbing, tiling, and office furniture repairs, with smartphone-based reporting and digital job cards.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 and 1–2 years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong health and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in general building or facilities maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, tiling, plumbing, and general repairs.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites.
• Ability to use a smartphone and mobile applications for reporting, checklists, and work tracking.
• Willingness to learn and support the Handy Man in all maintenance activities.
• Good communication skills to liaise with clients and team members.
• Awareness of health, safety, and operational procedures.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Handy Man with general building maintenance and repairs across client sites.
• Supporting tasks such as carpentry, painting, ceiling repairs, dry walling, basic masonry, plumbing, tiling, and office furniture repairs.
• Preparing tools, materials, and equipment for site tasks.
• Assisting in conducting inspections, identifying issues, and providing accurate reports.
• Completing daily administrative tasks, including digital job cards, delivery notes, and reports using mobile technology.
• Supporting site call-outs promptly and assisting with ad-hoc repairs or planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Providing constant feedback to the Handy Man and Operations Manager.
• Complying with all health, safety, and operational procedures at all times.
• Performing standby duties as required.

Skills

Basic maintenance knowledge

Smartphone reporting

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

CBRE Excellerate in Gqeberha, South Africa, is seeking a Handyman Assistant to support the Handy Man with general building maintenance and repairs across client sites. The role involves carpentry, painting, ceiling repairs, dry walling, plumbing, tiling, and office furniture repairs, with smartphone-based reporting and digital job cards.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 and 1–2 years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong health and safety awareness.