HANDYMAN

Department of Higher Education and Training

Reference number: HM/16/2026
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 03), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector
Centre: Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12/ Standard 10 or equivalent. A qualification in plumbing, electrical or carpentry certificate. A recognised Trade test certificate will be advantageous. 0-6 months’ experience in similar working environment. Skills and competencies: Occupational Health and Safety Act, knowledge on how to operate hand and power tools, knowledge of building infrastructure layouts. Knowledge of infrastructure policies. Knowledge of building maintenance. Knowledge building laws; safe keeping of tools, storage, and equipment. Computer literacy and basic software (outlook, Excel, and word). Communication skills, team participation, reliability innovative. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. A valid driver’s licence may be an advantage (Code 10 / EC1)

Duties

Execute minor general building and maintenance equipment, attend to minor plumbing, electrical capacity, and handyman. Conduct routine weekly and monthly inspections of the building. Report unauthorized movement of equipment. Report deliberates damage to property and assets. Perform minor maintenance i.e. unblock drains, urinary and toilets. Replace taps. Conduct inspection to determine defects. Repair broken furniture. Paint buildings as per request. Ensure tools are cleaned and stored in a safe environment. Maintain main kitchen fat drain. Clean gutters. Maintain storm water channels. Report the need for major maintenance to the supervisor. Perform any other ad hock activities in relation to functions attached to this post. Repair furniture and paint buildings as per request. Ensure tools are cleaned and restored in a safe environment.

Where to send your application

The Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC) invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by clicking on this link https://cjcz83.ngnscan.co.za/apply

Enquiries

Mr MB Khakhu Tel No: (011) 351 6000

Note

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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