Handyman

Recruiter:

AFMS Group (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

AFM000180/MT

Date posted:

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Position Summary
To act on and assist the skilled tradesmen by performing minor maintenance and repair work of a general nature.

POSITION INFO:
Key Accountabilities/ Principal Responsibilities

Technical Requests:

Complete non-technical requests;
Facility maintenance;
Ad-hoc duties.
Ensure compliance to Health and Safety Act.
Attend to client complaints / requests and ensure all calls are logged at the helpdesk
Communicate repairs / feedback to FM via Forcelink / daily report

Primary Duties

Technical Requests

Assist in corrective, planned and preventative maintenance.
Repairs to all building fabric, carpentry and joinery
Repairs to locks, handles hinges and accessories
Repairs to venue seating, panels and fittings
Conduct minor building repairs, maintenance and painting
Maintain toolboxes and equipment
Report all technical defects and assist in rectifying
Perform daily routine building inspections and report to line manager
Manage general housekeeping and tools register

Secondary Duties

Move office furniture
Assist in unloading big deliveries
Move unused furniture or equipment to store
Maintain neatness of stores
Compile Store Stock Sheet
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

Inspect all facilities are in good working order
Inspect arena seating and tribune seating
Inspect tiling and paved surfaces
Inspect all partitioning, ceilings, roof and building structure
Inspect windows and doors are all in good order
Inspect all painted surfaces are in good order
Report / communicate defects / repairs to Manager

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 12
Valid driver's licence
Min 3-year maintenance working experience in a built environment (Plumbing, Carpentry, basic electrical)
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.

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