Facilities Apprentice

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Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Facilities Apprentice who will provide ongoing maintenance and support health and safety at our Midrand Schools.

Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life.

Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high-quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation, and collaboration.

Nova Pioneer currently has 15 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit

• As a Facilities Associate, you will be specifically responsible for the following:
• Inspect the building and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions in need of repair.
• Prepare a schedule for maintenance matters with the operations team and agree when work will be carried out.
• Perform routine building maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Minimize maintenance disruptions to the running of the school.
• Adequately respond to maintenance requests.
• Ensure that all building management equipment has the appropriate policy and standard level.
• Respond adequately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
• Health and Safety team member.
• Landscaping / Handy-man.
• General maintenance – minor repairs to doors, windows, furniture, fixtures and fittings.
• Carry out basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting tasks.
• Replace light bulbs and other small components as needed.
• Assist with classroom set‑ups (moving furniture, hanging noticeboards, mounting projectors, etc.).
• Report major maintenance needs to the Dean of Operations (facilities manager) promptly.
• Conduct daily inspections of the premises for damages and hazards.
• Maintain school grounds – sweeping, trimming, clearing litter, and ensuring neat presentation.
• Assist with irrigation, lawn care, garden maintenance where required.
• Ensure pathways, entrances and emergency exits are free of obstruction.
• Supports compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lock and unlock school buildings according to schedule.
• Ensure that fire extinguishers, alarms, and emergency lightings are functional and accessible.
• Help during school functions or events.
• Maintain tools and ensure proper use, storage and security.

• Grade 12, preferable Technical Diploma, Certificate in plumbing/electrical.
• Basic training or certification in maintenance, plumbing, or electrical work.
• Experience in the building/construction 3 years.
• Gardening 2‑3 years.
• General maintenance duties 3 years.
• Knowledge of General Safety principles.

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!

To apply, please complete the form on the right‑hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

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