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Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

How2Apply Talent Network

White River, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

R13 250 – R17 000/month

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Job Description

The retirement village in White River needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in White River. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs

You'll need

Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
Available for the occasional weekend emergency
Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills

Extra points for

Experience with a work order system on a phone app
Basic first aid certificate

On offer

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): highest school or trade certificate plus ID copy.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 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 White River.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.