Maintenance Handyman

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Handyman to manage upkeep across client properties in Franschhoek. The role emphasizes efficient, solution-driven work within a team, ensuring facilities and equipment remain in good working order.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repairs. Franchhoek residents will be given preference and a commitment to safety and record-keeping is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ general electrical, plumbing, and/or air conditioning and heat pump repairs and maintenance.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures of electrical tools and equipment.
• Basic hand tools and electrical knowledge.
• Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and annual servicing of tools, and equipment, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from various departments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, making necessary repairs or arranging for external service providers when required.
• Perform general handyman tasks, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs.
• Respond to building maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of tools, equipment, spare parts, and materials.
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities, including repairs.

Skills

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Teamwork

Education

Matric Certificate

Facilities/Maintenance/Engineering qualification

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Full time

Maintenance Handyman

Franschhoek, South Africa | Posted on 04/09/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Maintenance Handyman for one of our clients in Franschhoek.

You will excel in this role if you are an efficient, solution-driven individual, who is hardworking and functions well within a team. The successful candidate must be an experienced Maintenance Handyman that needs to ensure that the facilities and equipment in and around all our clients' properties are well maintained and in good working order.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and annual servicing of tools, and equipment, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from various departments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, making necessary repairs or arranging for external service providers when required.
• Perform general handyman tasks, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs.
• Respond to building maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of tools, equipment, spare parts, and materials.
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities, including repairs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ general electrical, plumbing, and/or air conditioning and heat pump repairs and maintenance.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures of electrical tools and equipment.
• Basic hand tools and electrical knowledge.
• Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas.

Inherent Requirements

• Matric Certificate.
• Technical qualification in Facilities/Maintenance/Engineering or related field beneficial.