Handyman – CBRE Excellerate
Position: Handyman
Company: CBRE Excellerate
Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
CBRE Excellerate is seeking a skilled and dependable Handyman to join its Facilities Management team in Durban Central. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out general building maintenance and repairs across multiple client sites while ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and maintained to the highest standards.
This role requires a hands-on maintenance professional who can work independently, supervise a small on-site team, and respond efficiently to planned maintenance and emergency call-outs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent technical ability, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering quality service while complying with health and safety regulations. The role also involves maintaining accurate digital records, communicating effectively with clients and management, and supporting specialist maintenance teams when required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in general building or facilities maintenance.
- Experience supervising or coordinating a maintenance team.
- Trade qualification or technical certificate in building maintenance, construction, or a related field (advantageous).
- Proven experience in:
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Ceiling repairs
- Dry walling
- Basic masonry
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Office furniture repairs
- Carpet and blind repairs
- Tiling
- Lamping
- Knowledge of maintenance tools, equipment, machinery, and chemicals.
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety practices.
- Ability to use smartphones and mobile applications for digital reporting and job cards.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between client sites.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing general building maintenance and repair work across multiple client sites.
- Supervising and supporting on-site maintenance staff.
- Allocating daily tasks and ensuring work is completed to the required standard.
- Mentoring and assisting junior maintenance employees.
- Supporting Electrical, HVAC, and Handyman teams when required.
- Responding promptly to maintenance call-outs and emergency repairs.
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Managing daily maintenance schedules and tracking work completion.
- Conducting routine daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections.
- Completing digital job cards, maintenance reports, supplier invoices, and delivery documentation.
- Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures.
- Performing standby duties when required.
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong technical maintenance skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Leadership and team supervision skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Professional communication and client service skills.
- High levels of integrity, reliability, and accountability.
Working Conditions
- Full-time, on-site position based in Durban Central.
- Travel between client sites is required.
- Standby duties and emergency call-outs may be required.
- Work involves both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across multiple facilities.
Career Opportunity
CBRE Excellerate offers employees the opportunity to work with one of the leading commercial real estate and facilities management companies operating across Africa and the Middle East. Successful candidates will join a professional environment that values innovation, teamwork, safety, and continuous career development while providing exposure to a diverse range of commercial maintenance projects.