Property Maintenance Handyman (Rental Portfolio)

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the shopping centre in Pietermaritzburg. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants

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

• On-site accommodation at some estates
• Meals on duty at hotel sites
• Uniform and safety boots supplied

• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.
• Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.