Handyman REF NO: HM/16/2026
Department of Higher Education and Training · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12/ Standard 10 or equivalent. A qualification in plumbing, electrical or carpentry certificate. A recognised Trade test certificate will be advantageous. 0-6 months' experience in similar working environment.
- Skills and competencies: Occupational Health and Safety Act, knowledge on how to operate hand and power tools, knowledge of building infrastructure layouts. Knowledge of infrastructure policies. Knowledge of building maintenance. Knowledge building laws; safe keeping of tools, storage, and equipment. Computer literacy and basic software outlook, Excel, and word.
- Communication skills, team participation, reliability innovative. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. A valid driver's licence may be an advantage Code 10 / EC1
DUTIES
- Execute minor general building and maintenance equipment, attend to minor plumbing, electrical capacity, and handyman. Conduct routine weekly and monthly inspections of the building. Report unauthorized movement of equipment.
- Report deliberates damage to property and assets. Perform minor maintenance i.e. unblock drains, urinary and toilets. Replace taps. Conduct inspection to determine defects. Repair broken furniture. Paint buildings as per request.
- Ensure tools are cleaned and stored in a safe environment. Maintain main kitchen fat drain. Clean gutters. Maintain storm water channels. Report the need for major maintenance to the supervisor.
- Perform any other ad hock activities in relation to functions attached to this post. Repair furniture and paint buildings as per request. Ensure tools are cleaned and restored in a safe environment.