Description

Requirements

  • Grade 12.
  • Valid Driver’s license.
  • 2 – 3 years’ work experience in a technical or maintenance field.
  • SANParks applicable policies.
  • General Maintenance.
  • Basic Knowledge of Tools and equipment and handling thereof.
  • Basic understanding of Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Basic knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry maintenance and equipment repairs.
  • Basic general administration skills.

The following will be an added advantage:

  • Driver’s license with PDP.
  • Trade Certificate (Electrical, Aircon, Refrigerator, Plumbing, Carpentry).

Responsibilities

  • Assist with general maintenance of the terrain, equipment and buildings in the park.
  • Assists with the implementation of management plans.
  • Attend to minor repairs into related trades work or installations and report the need for major repairs to the supervisor.
  • Assist with maintaining infrastructure – buildings, fence, roads, machinery, etc.
  • Periodic maintenance checks and operating of water supplies equipment – windmills, water pumps, etc.
  • Assist with maintenance of roads and Erosion Control.
  • Carry out minor and major paint work.
  • Undertake minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry work.
  • Assist the supervisor with assessing and inspecting work done by the contractors.
  • Conduct inventory of assets and equipment.
  • Conduct monthly stock control and daily vehicle inspections.
  • Maintain record of supplies used and purchased.
  • Assist in performing general administration tasks – maintenance book, vehicle log-sheets, timesheets, etc.
  • Provide daily feedback of the previous day’s maintenance activities to the supervisor.
  • Identify and report the need for major repairs to the supervisor.
  • Assist the supervisor with supply chain procurement processes in sourcing of quotes, purchase orders and all other related documentation.
  • Assist with prescribed burns and Veld Fire Suppression/s.
  • Check and ensure annual servicing of fire extinguishers and equipment.

Apply here https://www.sanparks.org/corporate/vacancies/handyman-5

Closing Date: 24 September 2026

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