Assistant Handyman

Recruiter

AFMS Group (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref

AFM000181/MT

Date posted

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

Position Summary

To take action on and assist the Handyman by performing minor maintenance and repair work of a general nature

POSITION INFO

Key Accountabilities/ Principal Responsibilities Assist with Technical Requests as instructed Assist with non-technical requests as instructed Assist with facility maintenance as instructed Assist with Ad-hoc duties as instructed Ensure compliance to Health & Safety Act Communicate repairs / provide feedback to Facilities Manager via daily report Primary Duties Technical Requests Assist in corrective, planned and preventative maintenance. Assist with performing repairs to all building fabric, carpentry and joinery Assist with repairs to locks, handles hinges and accessories as required Assist with repairs to venue seating, panels and fittings Assist in conducting minor building repairs and maintenance Assist Handyman to ensure toolboxes and equipment are maintained according to standards Report all technical defects observed Assist Handyman to perform daily routine building inspections Secondary Duties Assist with the movement of office furniture Assist Handyman in unloading big deliveries Assist with the movement of unused furniture or equipment to store Assist with maintaining neatness of stores Familiarize 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 Assist with checking all facilities are in good working order Assist with checking arena seating and tribune seating Assist with checking tiling and paved surfaces Assist with checking all partitioning, ceilings, roof and building structure Assist with checking windows and doors are all in good order Assist with checking all painted surfaces are in good order 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 10 Min 2 year working experience 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.