Multi-Site Handyman & On-Site Team Lead

Excellerate; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Excellerate is seeking a hands-on Handyman in Potchefstroom, South Africa. The role requires delivering high-quality general maintenance across multiple client sites and leading a small on-site team.

You will ensure safety, accuracy in reporting, and proactive client communication. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in building maintenance, a relevant trade qualification, and strong carpentry, plumbing, and electrical support skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in general building and facilities maintenance.
• Experience supervising a small on-site team.
• Trade-related qualification or technical certificate in building maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Hands-on skills include carpentry, painting, ceiling repairs, drywalling, masonry, welding, plumbing, office furniture repairs, carpet and blind repairs, tiling, and lamping.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices and safe handling of chemicals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs across multiple client sites.
• Supervise on-site team and allocate tasks to ensure work is completed to standard.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Assist Electrical, HVAC, and Handy Man teams as required.
• Attend to site call-outs and perform ad-hoc repairs and planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Manage day-to-day call-outs and track completion of tasks.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly site checks per SLAs.
• Complete digital job cards, reports, supplier invoices, and delivery notes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures at all times.
• Perform standby duties as required.

Skills

General maintenance

Team supervision

Carpentry

Painting

Ceiling repairs

Dry walling

Masonry

Welding

Plumbing

Office furniture repairs

Carpet repairs

Tiling

Lamping

Health and safety awareness

Education

Trade-related qualification or technical certificate in building maintenance, construction, or related field

Job description

CBRE Excellerate is seeking a hands-on Handyman in Potchefstroom, South Africa. The role requires delivering high-quality general maintenance across multiple client sites and leading a small on-site team.

You will ensure safety, accuracy in reporting, and proactive client communication. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in building maintenance, a relevant trade qualification, and strong carpentry, plumbing, and electrical support skills.