Government Handyman 2025

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Nature of Appointment: Permanent
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03), plus benefits

Post

Section / Department

Facilities & Maintenance

Ref No

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Location

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Minimum Requirements

  • Abet or Grade 10
  • Proven ability to perform routine repairs and upkeep independently.
  • Key control experience and ability to secure, allocate, and track keys.
  • Capacity to coordinate with on-site security personnel.
  • 24/7 on-site availability and readiness to respond to incidents.
  • Risk awareness: able to identify, assess, and act on on-site risks/threats.
  • Familiarity with routine facility inspections for safety and functionality.
  • Willingness to work extra hours, weekends, and for special college events when required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication; professional interaction with staff and students.
  • Solid troubleshooting skills with timely, practical solutions.
  • Advantageous: gardening, landscaping, and/or cleaning experience.
  • Composure under pressure and in urgent situations.
  • Valid Driver’s Licence (mandatory).

Core Functions

Conduct regular inspections of buildings, fences, doors, windows and other structures; promptly flag maintenance needs.

Perform general maintenance and minor repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic AC tasks).

Open offices, classrooms, workshops, and labs at set times; secure all areas after use (windows, doors, AC units, gas heaters, and gates).

Manage campus key safekeeping, distribution, and allocation.

Execute minor fixes: broken windows/doors, leaks, ceilings, ablution facilities, etc.

Assist with cleaning when required; perform gardening, landscaping, and sweeping to maintain campus appearance.

Review and analyse the Security Occurrence Book daily; escalate risks to management without delay.

Complete daily/weekly/monthly status reports on campus conditions; provide feedback on maintenance and security matters.

Carry out additional duties as delegated; maintain flexibility to cover a broad task range within set timelines.

Participate in ongoing training and development; attend and facilitate meetings as needed.

Additional Information

  • Posts: 2 (one per campus)
  • Closing Date: Not specified in the advert.

How to Apply

POST 40/61 : HANDYMAN (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of the High Court:
Mthatha high Court Ref No: 2025/284/OCJ
Makhanda High Court Ref No: 2025/285/OCJ
Gqeberha High Court Ref No: 2025/286/OCJ
Bisho High Court Ref No: 2025/287/OCJ

REQUIREMENTS :

  • ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be
  • semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry
  • or mechanical, willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be
  • physical healthy. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Occupational Health
  • and safety act. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power
  • tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word
  • processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office
  • Administration.

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to:
Mthatha high Court: 2025/284/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Makhanda High Court: 2025/285/OCJ@Judiciary.org.za
Gqeberha High Court: 2025/286/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Bisho High Court: 2025/287/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

POST 40/62 : HANDYMAN (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Limpopo Division of the High Court:
Polokwane Ref No: 2025/288/OCJ
Thohoyandou Ref No: 2025/289/OCJ

REQUIREMENTS :

  • ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be
  • semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry
  • or mechanical, willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be
  • physical healthy. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Occupational Health
  • and safety act. Skills and Competencies:

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to:
Polokwane: 2025/288/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Thohoyandou: 2025/289/0CJ@judiciary.org

POST 40/63 : HANDYMAN (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Kwa Zulu Natal Division of the High Court Division of The High Court:
Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 2025/290/OCJ
Durban Ref No: 2025/291/OCJ

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: Pietermaritzburg:
2025/290/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Durban: 2025/291/0CJ@judiciary.org.za

closing date: 14 November 2025

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