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Facilities Maintenance Handyman (Office Park)

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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Trades & Services Code 08

R11 000 – R13 750/month

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Job Description

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the residential security estate in Pietermaritzburg. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

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

Must-haves

Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references

Helpful, not essential

Experience with a work order system on a phone app
Pool and borehole pump experience

On offer

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pietermaritzburg really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: highest school or trade certificate, ID copy plus references from previous maintenance jobs.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.
Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.