Maintenance Artisan (Shopping Centre)

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the private school in Soweto. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Soweto (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units

• Pool and borehole pump experience
• Basic first aid certificate

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

• 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.