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Handyman

A vacancy currently exists for a Handyman at Mountain Zebra National Park. The successful candidate will report to the Technical Officer.

Location

Mountain Zebra National Park

Requirements

  • Grade 12.
  • Valid Driver’s license.
  • 2 – 3 years’ work experience in a technical or maintenance field.
  • SANParks applicable policies.
  • General Maintenance.
  • Basic Knowledge of Tools and equipment and handling thereof.
  • Basic understanding of Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Basic knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, carpentry maintenance and equipment repairs.
  • Basic general administration skills.

The following will be an added advantage:

  • Driver’s license with PDP.
  • Trade Certificate (Electrical, Aircon, Refrigerator, Plumbing, Carpentry).

Responsibilities

  • Assist with general maintenance of the terrain, equipment and buildings in the park.
  • Assists with the implementation of management plans.
  • Attend to minor repairs into related trades work or installations and report the need for major repairs to the supervisor.
  • Assist with maintaining infrastructure – buildings, fence, roads, machinery, etc.
  • Periodic maintenance checks and operating of water supplies equipment – windmills, water pumps, etc.
  • Assist with maintenance of roads and Erosion Control.
  • Carry out minor and major paint work.
  • Undertake minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry work.
  • Assist the supervisor with assessing and inspecting work done by the contractors.
  • Conduct inventory of assets and equipment.
  • Conduct monthly stock control and daily vehicle inspections.
  • Maintain record of supplies used and purchased.
  • Assist in performing general administration tasks – maintenance book, vehicle log-sheets, timesheets, etc.
  • Provide daily feedback of the previous day’s maintenance activities to the supervisor.
  • Identify and report the need for major repairs to the supervisor.
  • Assist the supervisor with supply chain procurement processes in sourcing of quotes, purchase orders and all other related documentation.
  • Assist with prescribed burns and Veld Fire Suppression/s.
  • Check and ensure annual servicing of fire extinguishers and equipment.

Please Note

The successful candidate will have to stay in official accommodation inside the park.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B2 job grade and allowances and benefits as specified in the Conditions of Service of SANParks.

Salary

R 168,217.68 – R224,018.41 Annual Package

Paterson Grade

B2

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Only interested persons who meet the above stated requirement should apply using the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/gcdS7Lrw6S

Supporting Documents such as Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID & Driver’s License and other relevant documents must be emailed to [email protected] 

For enquiries: Contact Katrina Strauss on 048 801 5700.

Applications, which have not been responded to within 21 days, should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

24 September 2026