Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the residential security estate in Klerksdorp. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a residential security estate in Klerksdorp. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used

• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references

• Meals on duty at hotel sites
• Training on specialised equipment like gate motors and pool plant
• Uniform and safety boots supplied

• Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.
• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.