Assistant Handyman

Position Summary
To take action on and assist the Handyman by performing minor maintenance and repair work of a general nature.

Key Accountabilities/ Principal Responsibilities

• Assist with Technical Requests as instructed
• Assist with non-technical requests as instructed
• Assist with facility maintenance as instructed
• Assist with Ad-hoc duties as instructed
• Ensure compliance to Health & Safety Act
• Communicate repairs / provide feedback to Facilities Manager via daily report

Primary Duties

Technical Requests

• Assist in corrective, planned and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with performing repairs to all building fabric, carpentry and joinery
• Assist with repairs to locks, handles hinges and accessories as required
• Assist with repairs to venue seating, panels and fittings
• Assist in conducting minor building repairs and maintenance
• Assist Handyman to ensure toolboxes and equipment are maintained according to standards
• Report all technical defects observed
• Assist Handyman to perform daily routine building inspections

Secondary Duties

• Assist with the movement of office furniture
• Assist Handyman in unloading big deliveries
• Assist with the movement of unused furniture or equipment to store
• Assist with maintaining neatness of stores
• Familiarise with the layout and facilities of the site and adhere to the client house rules
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the management and staff of the site where based
• Adhere to ad-hoc reasonable requests from management

Facility Maintenance

• Assist with checking all facilities are in good working order
• Assist with checking arena seating and tribune seating
• Assist with checking tiling and paved surfaces
• Assist with checking all partitioning, ceilings, roof and building structure
• Assist with checking windows and doors are all in good order
• Assist with checking all painted surfaces are in good order

It should be noted that, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time.
Prescribed procedures may be amended by management as and when required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Grade 10
• Min 2-3 year working experience
• Good comprehension of English / Afrikaans language

People and Management Skill

• Multi skilled
• Good people skills
• Practical work experience
• Hands-on person
• Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Well-motivated
• Able to work independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to meet deadlines
• Able to use initiative to solve minor problems
• Able to work in a team
• Pro-active
• Energetic
• Able to act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation

Key result areas

• Understand role of reporting to the business and client
• Understand all outputs delivered are aligned with business requirements
• Understand that feedback is critical to success

Additional Responsibilities and Skills

The employee acknowledges that all duties performed will reflect on the client and will thus act in a professional manner at all times, as FMS is a service provider, all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the service has been delivered according to client requirements, and to prescribed service levels.

Additional Responsibilities and Skills
wledges that all duties performed will reflect on the client and will thus act in a professional manner at all times, as FMS is a service provider, all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the service has been delivered according to client requirements, and to prescribed service levels.

Interested? Submit your CV now.

All vacancies advertised by AFMS Group are in full adherence to South African labour legislation, including the Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

We strive to create an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, focusing on the qualifications, skills, and experience that are relevant to each role. We ensure that all candidates are treated equally, and no discrimination will be tolerated.

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Please note, relocation costs will not apply.

If you do not hear from us in 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Applications to be addressed to Matthew Toontjies:

Closing Date for applications: 03 March 2026, by 16h00