Handyman

About this role

Empact Group is hiring a Handyman based in Germiston, Gauteng. You will keep buildings, facilities, equipment and related systems in good working order, from everyday maintenance to urgent repairs.

What you’ll do

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Do general repairs, including carpentry, painting, tiling, minor building work and fixture repairs.
• Find and fix faults in buildings and equipment.
• Inspect sites regularly to spot maintenance needs, possible faults and safety risks.
• Respond to maintenance requests, work orders and call-outs, including after hours when needed.
• Keep simple, accurate records of work done, faults found, repairs and materials used.

What you need

• At least 2–3 years of relevant post-qualification or practical maintenance experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of maintenance, repairs and fault-finding.
• General handyman skills, including carpentry, painting, tiling and minor building repairs.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Proven experience in property, residential estate, facilities or building maintenance.
• A Red Seal or equivalent recognised trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical (advantageous).
• Experience in a PCI, security-sensitive or controlled-access environment (highly advantageous).
• Based in or around Umhlanga, or willing to relocate.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner with residents and site staff.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Able to work on your own with little supervision, and also as part of a team.
• Physically fit for manual work, including lifting, climbing and working in tight spaces.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.

Is this job for you?

This job suits a practical, hands-on person who can handle electrical, plumbing and mechanical work and enjoys solving faults. You should be comfortable working alone, dealing with residents and site staff, and keeping a safe, tidy workplace.

Tips before you apply

• Have copies of your trade certificate, driver’s licence and any proof of past maintenance work ready to upload.
• On your CV, list the properties or sites you have maintained and the systems you worked on, such as electrical, plumbing or mechanical.
• Describe any work in a PCI, estate or controlled-access setting in detail, and state how many years of experience you have in total.