Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The retirement village in Khayelitsha has a list waiting for you. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is in Khayelitsha (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails

• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must

• Basic first aid certificate
• Experience with a work order system on a phone app

• On-site accommodation at some estates
• Uniform and safety boots supplied
• Training on specialised equipment like gate motors and pool plant

• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.
• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.