Facilities Maintenance Handyman (Office Park)

How2Apply Talent Network
Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Temporary
Posted 6 hours ago
Temporary Trades & Services Code 08
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Job Description

The private school in Ballito 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.

This post is Ballito-based, with most of your time spent at a private school.

The work, day to day

  • Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
  • Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
  • Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
  • Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
  • Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
  • Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)

What you need

  • Available for the occasional weekend emergency
  • Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
  • Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
  • Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: references from previous maintenance jobs, highest school or trade certificate plus ID copy.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Ballito; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationBallito, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience5+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date24 October 2026
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