Property Maintenance Invigilator

peopleworth; Prince Albert; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

peopleworth is hiring a Property Maintenance Invigilator to support a portfolio of commercial properties in the Western Cape. You will inspect properties, perform minor repairs, coordinate contractors, and manage maintenance records with independent work across sites.

The role requires practical maintenance experience, knowledge of plumbing/electrical basics, and a valid driver’s licence for travel between properties. A maintenance qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience in property or facilities maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, fixings, and basic repair methods.
• Familiar with basic plumbing and simple drainage repairs; able to identify leaks.
• Understanding of roof maintenance and waterproofing, and when to escalate.
• Ability to spot electrical/lighting issues and refer to a qualified professional.
• Experience coordinating contractors and evaluating quotes.
• Organised, able to manage multiple properties independently.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to transport for travel between sites.
• Practical qualification preferred; hands-on capability is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs.
• Assess issues, determine action, and prioritise by urgency.
• Carry out minor repairs to doors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, and fittings.
• Address basic plumbing issues and leaks where safe to do so.
• Identify roof leaks and coordination for specialist repairs where needed.
• Identify electrical/lighting concerns and refer to professionals.
• Select appropriate tools and materials for tasks.
• Request/assess quotes, compare costs, and seek approvals for larger works.
• Coordinate contractors, manage access, and verify work completion.
• Maintain records with notes, photos, and quotations.
• Clarify landlord/tenant maintenance responsibilities before costs.
• Arrange property viewings for prospective tenants and support handovers.
• Monitor service intervals for vehicles and equipment; report issues.

Skills

Property maintenance

Facilities maintenance

Building maintenance

Contractor coordination

Plumbing basics

Electrical awareness

Vehicle maintenance

Communication

Independent work

Education

Technical maintenance qualification

Hands-on trade experience

Tools

Carpentry tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.

Role Overview

The Property Maintenance Invigilator is a practical, hands-on role responsible for supporting the condition, maintenance, and day-to-day functionality of a portfolio of commercial properties and associated facilities. Based in Bellville, Western Cape, this role involves inspecting properties, identifying and prioritising maintenance issues, completing appropriate minor repairs, coordinating contractors where specialist expertise is required, conducting property viewings, and ensuring that maintenance matters are followed through to completion. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently across different properties and will use sound practical judgement to determine what can be resolved directly and when a qualified tradesperson or specialist should be appointed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated practical experience in property maintenance, facilities maintenance, building maintenance, general repairs, or a similar hands-on role
• Strong practical knowledge of common building materials, fixings, tools, and general repair methods
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, including the ability to identify leaks, minor toilet or drainage problems, and straightforward plumbing repairs
• Practical understanding of roof maintenance, waterproofing concerns, general building condition, and common property maintenance issues
• Ability to identify basic electrical or lighting problems while recognising when work must be referred to a qualified professional
• Experience inspecting properties or facilities and identifying maintenance concerns before they become more significant or costly
• Experience dealing with contractors, requesting quotations, assessing proposed work, and following repairs through to completion
• Sound cost awareness and the ability to judge whether proposed maintenance work and contractor quotations appear reasonable
• Strong problem-solving ability, practical judgement, and confidence in determining whether a repair can be completed directly or requires specialist support
• Ability to organise and prioritise work independently across multiple properties without requiring continuous supervision
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance, including service intervals, tyres, fluid levels, and routine safety checks
• Clear communication skills and the ability to provide accurate updates, photographs, maintenance records, and recommendations
• A valid driver's licence and reliable access to transport for travel between properties and sites
• A relevant technical, facilities, property, or maintenance qualification would be advantageous, but practical experience and demonstrated capability are equally important

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of commercial properties, buildings, and surrounding areas to identify maintenance requirements before they develop into larger problems
• Assess maintenance issues, identify likely causes, determine the appropriate course of action, and prioritise work according to urgency and potential impact
• Complete suitable minor repairs and general maintenance work involving doors, locks, hinges, handles, walls, ceilings, fixtures, fittings, gates, windows, and other building components
• Identify and address basic plumbing issues such as leaking taps, minor water leaks, toilets, drainage concerns, and simple water connections where it is safe and appropriate to do so
• Identify minor roof leaks and waterproofing concerns, complete appropriate basic repairs where possible, and recognise when specialist assistance is required
• Identify basic electrical and lighting-related maintenance concerns and ensure that work requiring a registered or qualified professional is referred appropriately
• Select suitable tools, fixings, screws, anchors, drill bits, and other materials for common building surfaces and general maintenance applications
• Request and assess contractor quotations, compare the proposed scope of work against the cost, obtain alternatives where appropriate, and refer larger expenditure for approval before work proceeds
• Coordinate contractors and service providers, arrange property access, monitor progress, and confirm that approved repairs have been completed appropriately
• Maintain practical maintenance records for different properties, including inspection findings, photographs, outstanding work, quotations, completed repairs, and follow-up requirements
• Understand the practical division of maintenance responsibilities between landlords and tenants and elevate matters where responsibility needs to be confirmed before costs are incurred
• Arrange and conduct property viewings for prospective commercial tenants and support property handovers and condition assessments where required
• Monitor basic vehicle and equipment maintenance requirements, including service intervals, tyre condition, fluid levels, general safety checks, and the follow-up of servicing or repair work
• Plan and prioritise daily activities independently, travel between properties as required, and provide clear updates on completed work and outstanding maintenance matters
• Provide practical direction to an assistant or other supporting personnel where additional help is required to complete work safely and effectively

Benefits

• Collaborative, people-centred performance culture
• Opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment

Our Recruitment Process

The peopleworth Employer Group follows a fair, transparent, and multi-stage recruitment process designed to ensure mutual fit.

• Application Submission: Complete the online form and answer brief application questions
• Initial Screening: Your application is reviewed for role alignment; successful candidates move to the longlist
• Live Interviews: Shortlisted candidates join first-round interviews (and, where applicable, second or third rounds depending on the role)
• Final Shortlist & Verification: Reference and background checks are completed
• Offer & Contracting: Successful candidates receive formal offers and contract documents
• Pre-boarding & Onboarding: Once accepted, you'll complete a pre-boarding process before officially joining your employing organisation within the Employer Group