Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the rental property portfolio in Lephalale. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Lephalale, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats

• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency

• Basic first aid certificate
• Gate motor and intercom repair skills

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

• 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.