Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mogwase, North West
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Trades & Services Code 08
R10 500 – R12 750/month
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Job Description

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the private school in Mogwase. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Mogwase, North West, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

  • Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
  • Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
  • Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
  • Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
  • Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers

What you need

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

Extra points for

  • Basic first aid certificate
  • Gate motor and intercom repair skills

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy plus highest school or trade certificate.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mogwase.

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How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR10 500 – R12 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMogwase, North West
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience2+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted28 October 2026
Closing Date24 November 2026
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