Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The private school in Coega has a list waiting for you. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Coega (Eastern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used

• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store

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

• 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.