Multi-Skilled Maintenance Hand (Retirement Village)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The retirement village in Kathu has a list waiting for you. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Kathu, Northern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• 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

• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store

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

• Meals on duty at hotel sites
• On-site accommodation at some estates
• Uniform and safety boots supplied
• 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.
• Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.