Assistant Handyman

Recruiter:

AFMS Group (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

AFM000181/MT

Date posted:

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Position Summary

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

POSITION INFO:
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
Familiarize 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 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

Values / Behavioural

Open Communication
Teamwork
Accountability
Respect
Caring

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.

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 2014 (POPIA) for recruitment and hiring purposes.

Please note, relocation costs will not apply

If you have not received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your information may be retained for future opportunities unless you request otherwise.

For information on AFMS Group, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at />
Applications to be addressed to Matthew Toontjies: -solutions.co.za

Please note: We are currently running advertisements for pipeline building purposes and are creating a pool of candidates for future vacancies.

Assistant Handyman

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