Job at a glance
Job Overview Faircape Life operates six luxurious retirement and lifestyle villages across the Western Cape. We are seeking a skilled, reliable Handyman to join our maintenance team, working across Heritage Manor and another manor in the Western Cape. Key Responsibilities Perform general maintenance and repairs across residential units, communal areas, and estate facilities. Attend to day-to-day maintenance requests and resolve faults efficiently.
Carry out minor building repairs including plastering, painting, tiling, and general handyman work. Repair and maintain doors, windows, locks, hinges, handles, and fittings. Perform basic carpentry repairs and installations. Identify maintenance issues and report major repairs requiring specialist attention. Plumbing & Electrical Maintenance Attend to minor plumbing issues (leaking taps, blocked drains, toilets, faulty fittings).
Replace and repair basic plumbing fixtures. Perform basic electrical maintenance (replacing light bulbs and fittings) within competency and safety requirements. Identify and report electrical or plumbing faults requiring qualified contractors. Assist with coordinating access for external contractors. Preventative Maintenance Conduct routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and facilities. Identify potential maintenance problems and address them proactively.
Assist with planned preventative maintenance programmes. Ensure maintenance tasks are completed to a high standard and within reasonable timeframes. Report damaged, faulty, or unsafe equipment and facilities. Tools & Equipment Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment. Inspect tools before and after use; ensure proper cleaning, storage, and condition. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop.
Report damaged or defective tools. General Duties Assist with moving, assembling, and installing furniture and equipment. Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in work areas. Respond professionally to maintenance requests from residents and staff. Follow all health and safety procedures and estate regulations. Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure overall upkeep. Qualifications & Experience Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in a general maintenance or handyman role.
Proven experience in general building maintenance and repairs. Practical knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical maintenance, carpentry, painting, and tiling. Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively. Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities. Experience in residential estates, retirement villages, or property maintenance advantageous. Relevant technical or maintenance-related qualification advantageous.
Skills & Attributes Practical, hands-on, good problem-solving skills, takes initiative. Attention to detail, quality workmanship, professional appearance. Good interpersonal and communication skills, reliable, hardworking, punctual. Team player, organized, efficient, respectful and professional with residents. Specific Requirements Clear health, criminal, and credit records. Two written references.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a 45-minute lunch break.