Property Maintenance Handyman (Rental Portfolio)

How2Apply Talent Network
Tzaneen, Limpopo
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Trades & Services Code 08
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Job Description

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The city hotel in Tzaneen has a list waiting for you. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

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

The work, day to day

  • Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
  • Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
  • Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
  • Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
  • Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
  • Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist

Must-haves

  • Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
  • Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
  • Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
  • At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
  • Available for the occasional weekend emergency
  • Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units

Extra points for

  • Experience with a work order system on a phone app
  • Basic first aid certificate
  • Gate motor and intercom repair skills

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: highest school or trade certificate, references from previous maintenance jobs plus ID copy.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Tzaneen.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationTzaneen, Limpopo
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted7 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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