Painter/Handyman

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional manufacturing company in Cape Town seeks a reliable Painter/Handyman to maintain building structures and assist various maintenance teams. Responsibilities include repairs, painting projects, and adherence to safety regulations. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, valid driver’s license, and experience in a similar role. This permanent position offers benefits such as provident fund and paid leave.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Qualifications

• Valid Code 8 driver’s license.
• Hard-working and self-motivated.
• Must be physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building structures and aesthetics.
• Repair equipment and appliances.
• Assist with various Adhoc duties.

Skills

Ability to handle tools

Basic knowledge of Health and Safety rules

Previous experience in the same or similar role

Education

Grade 12

Job description

The Fitters department requires a committed, hardworking and reliable Painter/Handyman to join their team. The Painter/Handyman will be responsible for the following tasks, amongst others:

• Maintaining building structures and upkeep of the aesthetics thereof
• Measuring, cutting and disassembling or assembling various components
• Various maintenance and new installations on buildings, workshops and office spaces
• Repairing, maintaining and renovating different structures, tools, equipment and appliances throughout the workplace
• Paint work for various projects, office space, workshops, parking bays and demarcation areas
• Prepare and erect timber framed partitions, Prepare and fit wall panelling
• Perform tasks using rough sketches and dimensions
• Repair equipment or appliances where possible
• Perform regular inspections in order to identify areas requiring attention
• Adherence to Health and Safety regulations
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of workshop safety
• Assisting the Fitters department with various Adhoc duties
• Assisting various maintenance teams and Artisans with Adhoc tasks as and when required

Qualifying Criteria

• Grade 12
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety rules
• Ability to handle tools i.e. cutting machines
• Previous experience in the same or similar role advantageous
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations

Qualifying Attributes

• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Prepared to work overtime and weekends when required
• Physically fit (Strength to handle materials, tools and machines)
• Sober habits
• Able to work in a team as well as independently
• Honest and reliable
• Must be willing and eager to learn
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Physically mobile and energetic
• Ability to follow rules
• Be organised and keep their work area neat and tidy

Other Information

Job title: Painter/Handyman

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.