Maintenance Worker Handyman

Fidelity Services Group

Other, Western Cape

Salary not listedFull-time · Posted Yesterday

General worker roles are the most common entry point into the South African job market, covering factory, warehouse, packing and manual labour positions that rarely require matric or prior experience.

This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, general worker roles in South Africa typically pay R4 500 to R9 000 a month (indicative).

Job description

Core Responsibilities

General Maintenance: Perform routine inspections to identify and proactively resolve facility issues.
Minor Plumbing & Electrical: Fix leaky faucets, unclog drains, replace light fixtures, and swap out damaged socket outlets.
Carpentry & Installation: Assemble furniture (flat-packs), build shelves, install cabinets, and repair doors or windows.
Painting & Drywall: Ceilings and drywalling, Patch holes, fill crevices, and perform touch-up or full-room painting.
Equipment Repair: Diagnose and fix minor issues with appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, or coffee makers.

Required Skills And Qualifications

Technical Proficiency: Ability to safely operate a wide range of hand and power tools (drills, saws, hammers etc.)
Physical Stamina: Capacity to remain standing for long periods, lift heavy objects (often up to 50 kg's ), and work in tight or awkward spaces.
Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting abilities to diagnose maintenance issues quickly and accurately.
Professionalism: Excellent communication for interacting with clients/tenants and providing clear quotes or invoices.
Stock taking: Keeping accurate records of stock. Ordering stock as and when required
Education: Most roles require a high school diploma or GED; vocational training or specialized certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

Workplace Context

Commercial: Employed as part of a facility maintenance department for offices
Collaboration: Working alongside licensed tradespeople (electricians/plumbers) to assist with more complex repairs when necessary.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria. Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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