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