The Faircape Group manages six luxury lifestyle villages, each featuring state-of-the-art Healthcare Centres designed for excellence in care and comfort.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Onrus Manor, Hermanus to ensure our buildings and communal areas are maintained to the highest standards.

If you are enthusiastic about working for a dynamic and well-respected retirement group, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

At Faircape, we value our team and offer fantastic benefits, including:
✅ Quarterly performance bonuses 🎉
✅ Long service leave
✅ Discounts on our high-speed ISP packages (after probation)

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Complete all maintenance as per the rosters and schedules that govern the maintenance of the Village
• Keep all roofs, gutters and exteriors in good repair
• Respond to Residents requests as co-ordinated by the Maintenance Manager
• Do all small plumbing, electrical, painting and repair jobs required within the Village
• Ensure that plant and tools are well looked after
• Abide by all health and safety rules
• Property and equipment maintenance 
• Prioritise the safety of residents and fellow employees 

• Trade certificate or diploma in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or general maintenance (Advantageous)
• Grade 12

• Relevant maintenance experience

• Basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical work

Skills & Attributes:

• Good communication skills

• Neat and professional presentation

• Patience and a caring approach when working with the elderly

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record

• Clear criminal record

• Clear credit record

• Contactable references

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. 

Faircape offers a market related salary. The salary will be dependable on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes.

Your application will only be considered should you complete the following:

1)The one way online interview - the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.

2)Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered. 

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.