Handyman Assistant –
Job Title: Handyman Assistant
Company: CBRE Excellerate
Location: Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Division: CBRE Excellerate
Industry: Facilities Services / Property Management / Maintenance
Minimum Experience: Mid-Senior Level
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Job Overview
CBRE Excellerate is seeking a reliable and hardworking Handyman Assistant to join its Facilities Services team in Newcastle. This permanent position is ideal for candidates with experience in general building maintenance who are looking to grow their careers with one of Africa’s leading commercial real estate and facilities management companies.
The successful candidate will assist the Handyman with a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks across multiple client sites. Duties include supporting carpentry, painting, plumbing, tiling, ceiling repairs, drywall installation, masonry, furniture repairs, and other general maintenance work. The role also involves using smartphone technology to complete digital job cards, track work progress, and submit reports.
This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, physically fit, willing to travel between client sites, and committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to assist the Handyman in delivering efficient building maintenance and repair services while ensuring that maintenance tasks are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Assist with general building maintenance and repairs.
- Support carpentry, painting, plumbing, tiling, ceiling repairs, drywall, and masonry work.
- Repair office furniture and fittings when required.
- Prepare tools, equipment, and materials before maintenance work begins.
- Assist with building inspections and identify maintenance issues.
- Complete digital job cards and maintenance reports using a smartphone.
- Support emergency call-outs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Provide regular feedback to the Handyman and Operations Manager.
- Follow all health, safety, and operational procedures.
- Perform standby duties when required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
- 1–2 years’ experience in building or facilities maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, tiling, masonry, and general repairs.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Willingness to travel between client sites.
- Ability to use a smartphone and mobile applications for work reporting.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented.
- Understanding of health and safety procedures.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- General maintenance skills.
- Carpentry and painting knowledge.
- Plumbing and tiling skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Good communication skills.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Digital literacy.
- Reliability and integrity.
Work Environment
This is a permanent, on-site position based in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will travel between client sites, assist with building maintenance projects, respond to maintenance call-outs, and use digital tools to manage daily tasks and reporting.
Career Opportunities
Joining CBRE Excellerate offers the opportunity to work with one of Africa’s leading facilities management companies. Employees benefit from exposure to large commercial properties, ongoing learning opportunities, and the potential to advance into senior maintenance or facilities management roles.
Summary
The Handyman Assistant position at CBRE Excellerate is an excellent opportunity for individuals with 1–2 years of maintenance experience who are looking to build a long-term career in facilities management. Based in Newcastle, this permanent role involves assisting with building repairs, maintenance, inspections, and digital reporting across multiple client sites. Candidates with a Matric certificate, a valid driver’s licence, and experience in general maintenance are encouraged to apply before the 31 July 2026 closing date.