Maintenance Artisan (Shopping Centre)

The residential security estate in Khayelitsha needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Khayelitsha, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• 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

• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• 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

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

• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.
• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.