Property Maintenance Handyman (Rental Portfolio)

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the residential security estate in Paarl. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a residential security estate in Paarl. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• 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
• 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.