Handyman
- Employer: CBRE Excellerate
- Position: Handyman
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Industry: Facilities Services / Commercial Real Estate
- Experience Level: Mid-Senior
- Closing Date: 21 July 2026
- Posted Date: 7 July 2026
Job Overview
CBRE Excellerate is looking for a skilled and dependable Handyman to provide general building and facilities maintenance across multiple client sites in Bloemfontein.
The successful candidate will perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, supervise a small on-site team, respond to maintenance call-outs, and ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Perform general building maintenance and repair work across multiple client sites.
- Supervise and support on-site maintenance team members.
- Allocate tasks and ensure maintenance work is completed to the required standards.
- Mentor and guide junior maintenance staff.
- Assist the Electrical, HVAC, and Handyman teams when required.
- Respond promptly to maintenance call-outs and emergency repairs.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections in line with SLAs.
- Complete digital job cards, maintenance reports, supplier invoices, and delivery documentation.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures.
- Participate in standby duties when required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in general building and facilities maintenance.
- Experience supervising or coordinating a maintenance team.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Willingness to travel between client sites.
- Ability to use smartphones and mobile applications for job cards, reporting, and maintenance checklists.
Advantageous Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- A trade-related qualification or technical certificate in building maintenance, construction, or a related field.
Technical Skills
Applicants should have practical experience in:
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Ceiling repairs
- Drywall installation and repairs
- Basic masonry
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Office furniture repairs
- Carpet repairs
- Blind repairs
- Tiling
- Lamp replacement (lamping)
Candidates should also have:
- Knowledge of maintenance tools, machinery, and chemicals.
- Understanding of safe handling procedures for equipment and chemicals.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and maintenance best practices.
Required Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- High level of reliability and integrity.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple maintenance tasks efficiently.
Working Conditions
The successful candidate will:
- Travel between multiple client sites.
- Perform both planned and emergency maintenance.
- Work closely with Electrical, HVAC, and Facilities teams.
- Participate in standby duties when required.
- Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and operational procedures.