Government EntityEthekwini Metropolitan Municipality
    LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
    Reference Number43004390
    Centre / LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    Closing DateSeptember 11, 2026
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    PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
    HANDYMAN
    REF NO:43004390
    FIRE SERVICES DIRECTORATE
    SUPPORT SERVICES PSFIRE DIVISION
    R201 404.58 / R261 440.79 pa
    Grade:06
     

    Key Responsibility Areas:

    •Attends to organizational arrangement of material, site clearing, testing of equipment and restoration of site on completion.
    •Repair property assets, erect signs and any items forming part of the building.
    •Request and receive all tools for work resources and keep them in a safe lockable place, utilize all maintenance works and report if lost.
    •Attends to electricity maintenance procedures and application for the directorate.
    •Performs specific repair applications to defective plumbing.
    •Joining broken ends of supporting frames (chairs, tables, etc.) applying wood glue and/or inserting nails and clamping joint ends, allowing to dry prior to removing clamps.
     

    Competencies:

    •Task Accountability
    •Quality Orientation
    •Managing Work
    •Work Place Safety
    •Interpersonal Relationships
    •Communication
    •Action Orientation
    •Resilience
    •Accountability & Ethical Conduct
    •Team Orientation

    Essential Requirements: 
    •Grade 10 or equivalent. 

    •Valid motor vehicle driving license. 

    •1 Year relevant experience 

    Preferred Requirements: 
    •Relevant trade skills certificate. 

    •2 Years relevant experience. 

    Special Conditions: 
    Required to work in all weather conditions. Should be contactable after hours should the need arise in case of emergency. 

    Physical Requirements: 
    Must be physically and medically capable of carrying out the duties of the post which may involve the lifting and carrying of heavy items and materials. Must be able to use ladders and electrical equipment/tools.

     

    Requirements

    Essential Requirements:•Grade 10 or equivalent.•Valid motor vehicle driving license.•1 Year relevant experiencePreferred Requirements:•Relevant trade skills certificate.•2 Years relevant experience.Special Conditions:Required to work in all weather conditions.Should be contactable after hours should the need arise in case of emergency.Physical Requirements:Must be physically and medically capable of carrying out the duties of the post which may involve the lifting and carrying of heavy items and materials.Must be able to use ladders and electrical equipment/tools.

    Duties

    Attends to organizational arrangement of material, site clearing, testing of equipment and restoration of site on completion.•Repair property assets, erect signs and any items forming part of the building.•Request and receive all tools for work resources and keep them in a safe lockable place, utilize all maintenance works and report if lost.•Attends to electricity maintenance procedures and application for the directorate.•Performs specific repair applications to defective plumbing.•Joining broken ends of supporting frames (chairs, tables, etc.) applying wood glue and/or inserting nails and clamping joint ends, allowing to dry prior to removing clamps.

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