Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

How2Apply Talent Network
Montague Gardens, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Trades & Services Code 08
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Job Description

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the city hotel in Montague Gardens. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in Montague Gardens. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

  • Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
  • Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
  • Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
  • Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
  • Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
  • Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats

Must-haves

  • Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
  • Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
  • Available for the occasional weekend emergency
  • Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
  • At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references

Extra points for

  • Pool and borehole pump experience
  • Experience with a work order system on a phone app
  • Basic first aid certificate

On offer

  • Uniform and safety boots supplied
  • On-site accommodation at some estates
  • Meals on duty at hotel sites

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ID copy, references from previous maintenance jobs plus highest school or trade certificate.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMontague Gardens, Western Cape
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience3+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date27 November 2026
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