Handyman Assistant Vacancy 2026 (Permanent) – Salary R184,593 Per Year

Job Description

Handyman Assistant Job Opportunity 2026

An exciting permanent employment opportunity is available for a Handyman Assistant. The successful candidate will assist the General Handyman in maintaining buildings, property, equipment, and surrounding facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and functional working environment.

This position is ideal for candidates with Grade 10 and practical maintenance experience in areas such as painting, plumbing, welding, and general repairs.

Job Overview

Position: Handyman Assistant

Reference Number: sanbs_003325

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Non-Profit & Voluntary Sector

Job Category: Site Management

Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng

Business Unit: Administration & Facilities

Salary: R184,593 per annum

Application Closing Date: 20 June 2026

Job Purpose

To assist the General Handyman in ensuring that buildings, property, facilities, and surrounding areas are maintained in excellent condition while supporting maintenance activities, workshop operations, and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Support

• Attend to maintenance requests as instructed by the General Handyman
• Ensure tools and manpower resources are available when required
• Perform general maintenance duties
• Assist with specialised maintenance tasks
• Prepare, dismantle, and reassemble equipment for repairs
• Assist other departments when required
• Travel to various sites and branches to perform maintenance work
• Comply with SHEQ requirements, SOPs, and legislation

Tools and Equipment Management

• Sign tools and equipment in and out of stock
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment
• Ensure tool and ladder registers are completed monthly
• Extend the lifespan of tools through regular maintenance

Workshop and Site Maintenance

• Maintain a clean and safe worksite environment
• Sweep and clean workshop areas
• Dust and maintain machinery
• Conduct safety checks
• Inspect fire equipment and safety systems

Administrative Duties

• Close work orders
• Complete purchase requisitions
• Maintain attendance registers
• Ensure good timekeeping and record management

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Grade 10

Advantageous Qualification

• Certificate in Carpentry
• Certificate in Plumbing
• Certificate in Welding

Experience Requirements

Relevant practical experience in one or more of the following:

• Painting
• Basic Welding
• Plumbing
• General Maintenance and Repairs

Required Skills and Competencies

Cognitive Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Problem Solving

Personal Competencies

• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Self-Management
• Ethical Behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Drive and Commitment

Interpersonal Competencies

• Customer Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Communication Skills

Technical Competencies

• General Maintenance Skills
• Equipment Handling
• Workshop Safety Practices

Why Apply?

• Permanent employment opportunity
• Competitive annual salary of R184,593
• Opportunity to gain hands-on maintenance experience
• Exposure to building maintenance, plumbing, welding and repairs
• Career growth within facilities and maintenance operations

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications before the closing date.

Kindly search www.mycareers.co.za and select Handyman Assistant Vacancy 2026 for application information.