Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the shopping centre in Mbombela. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency

• Basic first aid certificate
• Gate motor and intercom repair skills
• Experience with a work order system on a phone app

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

• 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.