Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

How2Apply Talent Network
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Temporary
Posted 2 hours ago
Temporary Trades & Services Code 08
R9 000 – R12 500/month
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Job Description

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the city hotel in Phalaborwa. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at a city hotel in Phalaborwa. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What your day looks like

  • Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
  • Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
  • Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
  • Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
  • Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas

Must-haves

  • Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
  • Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
  • Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
  • Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
  • Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus

Extra points for

  • Gate motor and intercom repair skills
  • Pool and borehole pump experience
  • Basic first aid certificate

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Phalaborwa really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): highest school or trade certificate, ID copy plus references from previous maintenance jobs.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR9 000 – R12 500/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationPhalaborwa, Limpopo
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience1+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date8 December 2026
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