General Maintencance Worker

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT002160/CW

Date posted:

Friday, February 13, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking a reliable and skilled General Maintenance Worker based in Stellenbosch.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years’ experience in property maintenance, with hands-on skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, tiling, plastering, and painting. Experience working on heritage buildings will be advantageous.

The role involves general maintenance and repairs, contractor and tenant engagement, health and safety compliance, and proactive upkeep of properties. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, able to work independently and as part of a team, and willing to travel when required.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Property Maintenance:

Painting, plastering, skimming of walls and tiling
Basic electrical repairs
Basic carpentry work
Basic plumbing repairs & maintenance
Inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers and air conditioners
Site inspections and assessment of damage at properties with foreman
Garden maintenance when needed
Follow any additional instructions and requests from Foreman or Employer

Contractors and Tenant Relationship Management:

Engage with outside contractors for maintenance not done by the in-house team in a respectful and professional manner
Efficiently respond to tenants complaints, evaluate what action needs to be taken and discuss with foreman
Always treat tenants and their property in a respectful and professional manner

Health and Safety:

Adhere to safety policies and procedures
Attend monthly health and safety meetings at HHSA workshop
Attend training as scheduled from time to time by Health and Safety manager
Upkeep of monthly registers and records re-tools, ladders, first aid, stock take

General:

Participate actively in daily, weekly and monthly team meetings to ensure team works effectively
Continuously assess properties to pro-actively identify potential maintenance actions
Provide input to and execute maintenance plan
Keep foreman or employer informed of completed tasks and challenges encountered
Be available to work overtime if required from time to time
Be available to attend to maintenance at properties not located in Stellenbosch, which may include a period of up to two weeks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge / Qualifications

Grade 12 Certificate, minimum
Formal certification in any or all of the below skills will be to your advantage:

Electrical
Plumbing
Carpentry
Tiling
Plastering walls
Painting
Computer skills, MS Office
Skills

Behavioral skills – integrity, reliable, punctual, positive, motivated
Planning and scheduling tasks – multitasking, time management, problem solving
Team player – respectful relationship with co-workers and peers
Good communications skills, internal and external

Experience

3 – 5 year continuous working experience in building and property maintenance
Experience in any or all of the below skills will be required:

Electrical
Plumbing
Carpentry
Tiling
Plastering walls
Painting

Computer Skills, MS Office will be to your advantage
Previous experience in maintenance of heritage buildings will be to your advantage
Good reading and writing skills in both English and Afrikaans

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*
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