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Handyman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Job in Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Listing for: Status Staffing
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, General Labor, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, General Labor, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

START DATE

: A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Proven experience (minimum 3–5 years) as a handyman, maintenance worker, or general builder.
  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting work.
  • Valid South African driver’s license (Code 8 or higher).
  • Previous experience working in an agricultural or estate environment will be advantageous.
  • Ability to operate common hand tools, power tools, and small maintenance equipment.
  • DUTIES:

    Building and Structural Maintenance:
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on farmhouses, cottages, offices, and other farm structures.
  • Carry out basic carpentry, painting, plastering, and tiling work as required.
  • Repair or replace doors, windows, locks, gutters, roofing sheets, and other building components.
  • Inspect buildings regularly to identify maintenance needs and potential safety hazards.
  • Electrical and Plumbing Repairs:
  • Conduct minor electrical work, such as replacing light fittings, plugs, and switches (as permitted by regulations).
  • Assist with basic plumbing repairs, including taps, pipes, toilets, and drainage systems.
  • Report major electrical or plumbing faults to the relevant qualified service providers or supervisor.
  • General Farm Infrastructure Maintenance:
  • Assist in maintaining walkways, fencing, gates, and water systems across the farm.
  • Support the maintenance of communal areas and farm facilities used by staff and visitors.
  • Undertake minor welding, painting, and fabrication tasks when necessary.
  • Preventative Maintenance and Recordkeeping:
  • Conduct routine inspections of farm housing and facilities and record maintenance activities.
  • Report maintenance requirements, material needs, and progress to the Farm Manager or Facilities Supervisor.
  • Ensure timely completion of assigned maintenance tasks in line with farm priorities.
  • Health, Safety, and Compliance:
  • Comply with all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ensure that work areas are kept tidy and free of hazards.
  • Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and farm-specific safety policies.
  • HOURS:
  • Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 17:00
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