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Maintenance Artisan (Shopping Centre)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

R11 000 – R14 750/month

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Job Description

The shopping centre in Soweto needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Soweto, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

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
Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails

What you need

Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
Available for the occasional weekend emergency
Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): highest school or trade certificate, references from previous maintenance jobs 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 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

Before you hit apply

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.