Senior Handyman – General Building Maintenance

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Job Title: Senior Handyman – General Building Maintenance (Fixed-Term Contract)
Company: Bidvest Facilities Management
Location: Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Contract Term: 12 Months
Job Type: Contract
Posted Date: 14 April 2025
Closing Date: 16 May 2025

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Division: BFM Operations 2

Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Industry: Facilities Services
Functional Area: Operations

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Role Purpose

To execute timely and high-quality planned, preventative, and emergency maintenance tasks across general building infrastructure and equipment, ensuring optimal operational functionality and client satisfaction.

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Key Responsibilities

• Execute tasks per job cards retrieved from the Archibus system, in line with company and client expectations

• Diagnose and restore malfunctioning equipment

• Conduct minor electrical equipment and appliance repairs as per SLA

• Perform general building tasks including:

  • Furniture installation and office moves

  • Shopfitting

  • Door, lock, window repairs

  • Ceiling, carpet tile replacement

  • Painting

• Perform minor plumbing repairs and services

• Conduct Tier 1 inspections and light maintenance on air-conditioning equipment

• Inspect and report on fire and access control equipment (extinguishers, hose reels, detectors, etc.)

• Assist Artisans with major repairs

• Provide consistent progress updates to management on work status

• Log and close service calls in the Archibus CAFM system within SLA timeframes

• Supervise daily operations of cleaners, recyclers, and hygiene staff

• Complete and update monthly PPM checklists in CAFM

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Qualifications & Requirements

• N3 in Technical (Electrical or Mechanical)

• Matric (Senior Certificate)

• Valid South African Driver’s License

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in general maintenance/handyman tasks

• Basic training in hand tools and mechanical/electrical equipment

• Computer literacy: MS Office, Outlook, Archibus CAFM

• Knowledge of the OHS Act and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

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Key Competencies

• Proactive and Initiative-Driven

• Highly Motivated and Deadline-Oriented

• Tolerant to Stress

• Good Written Communication Skills

• Strong Customer Focus

• Innovative Problem Solving

• Planning and Objective Setting

• Effective Teamwork and Collaboration

• Strong Supervisory and Leadership Abilities

• Interactive and Logical Reasoning

• Relationship Management

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