Multi-Skilled Maintenance Hand (Retirement Village)

The city hotel in Phalaborwa needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats

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

• Basic first aid certificate
• Pool and borehole pump experience
• Gate motor and intercom repair skills

• Training on specialised equipment like gate motors and pool plant
• Uniform and safety boots supplied
• Meals on duty at hotel sites

• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.
• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.