Painter & Handyman

Biovac; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vaccine manufacturer in South Africa is looking for a dynamic Painter & Handyman to join their team. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Matric qualification. Responsibilities include preparing and painting various surfaces, managing maintenance schedules, and delivering solutions through teamwork. This role requires both technical skills and compliance with health and safety standards. Interested individuals should apply before December 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• 5 years similar/relevant experience in industry or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Construction background advantageous.
• Stores experience advantageous.
• Health & Safety experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, primes, sands, seals, patches and paints furniture, surfaces, buildings, and fixtures.
• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, drawings or verbal instructions.
• Manage timelines with Stakeholders and ensure close out of maintenance issues.

Education

Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Painter & Handyman to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• 5 years similar/ relevant experience in industry or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Construction background advantageous.
• Stores experience advantageous.
• Health & Safety experience advantageous

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Prepares, primes, sands, seals, patches and paints furniture, surfaces, buildings, and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials such as varnish, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, epoxy, waterproofing and heat-resistant finishes.
• Power and hand tools used in the performance of assigned tasks.
• To attend maintenance work as per schedules planned and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions using a variety of carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments, make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work and selects materials necessary for the work.
• Uses hand and power tools to measure, cut, and shape wood, drywall, and related materials to specification.
• Uses hand and power tools to fabricate, install, and repair solid surface materials (countertops, partitions, and wall surfaces).
• Deliver support to the Store man as when required.
• Continually strive to deliver solutions through teamwork that ensures continuous improvement through innovative solutions.
• Achieving/maintaining the facilities and processes in full compliance with the current regulations and guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Engineering department and its respective sections deliver services and solutions in alignment with pharmaceutical quality system requirements.
• Escorting service providers on-site to conduct their maintenance/ work as and when required.
• Ensure service providers adhere to cGMP, Biosafety, and Health/Safety requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that the equipment is functional/working according to specification before signing off with the service provider.

Manage timelines with Stakeholders and ensure close out of maintenance issues/ concerns.

Application Deadline: 19 December 2025

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.

We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.

Disclaimer:

Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.