Job Description

Do various maintenance repairs on campus and other designated buildings as requested by the Foreman, Line Manager or by the job-card specifications.
Assist Handyman to execute minor maintenance repairs (and/or new installations) on campus and other designated buildings.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Grade 9/ Standard 7 schooling
• At least two (2) years' relevant experience working in a general building or the construction sector

Recommendations:

• Matric/Grade 12 or Equivalent NQF
• A valid Driver's License

Note: Preference will be given to internal qualifying applicants
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Completion of multi-disciplinary minor maintenance work in academic and residence buildings in the following areas:

- Plumbing works - Unblocking/replacements of toilets, showers, basins, sinks and drains
- Carpentry works - Replacements and minor repairs
- Electric works - Changing of light bulbs and starters
- Painting: - Minor painting work and patching of holes
- Paving work - Repairs to paving distortions caused by various factors

• Administration Works - Check job cards on BMJLS system and sign-off jobs completed
• Scheduling of work and priority of works to be completed
• Client Assistance

- Receive request from job card and foreman and complete in accordance
- Assist with moving/arranging furniture and equipment

• Inspection of buildings - inspections of designated buildings to ascertain any faults
• Contractor liaising - Assist contractors by showing them where required work is to be executed
• Safety - Ensure that safety measure are observed & report health and safety issues
• Building Inspections - Inspection of buildings to ascertain any faults
• Cleaning - Cleaning of roof sheets, roof gutters and full bores
• Team Support - Contribute to departmental projects
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Maintenance Foreman or Maintenance Manager

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Clear understanding of the makeup of a building from foundations to finishes
• Professional/Technical knowledge & skills
• Problem solving skills
• Applied Learning
• Safety Awareness
• Somebody that is driven to perform and self-motivated to improve himself and the institution
• Ability to handle change
• Able to perform as part of a team or individually

General Information
Closing Date: 08 August 2025
For enquires: Jabu Makhambi email: makhambij@cput.ac.za
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.