General Maintenance Technician (Hotel) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria West, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Trades & Services Code 08
R11 750 – R15 000/month
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Job Description

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the residential security estate in Pretoria West. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Pretoria West; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
  • Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
  • Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
  • Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
  • Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
  • Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used

You'll need

  • Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
  • Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
  • Available for the occasional weekend emergency
  • Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units

Nice if you have

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

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: highest school or trade certificate plus ID copy.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  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 Pretoria West.

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How to stand out

  • 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
SalaryR11 750 – R15 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria West, Gauteng
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience3+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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