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General Maintenance: Handyman

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: General
Reference: SW006115/JM

Apply before Mar 06 2026 | 28 Days left

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Our client is seeking to employ a General Maintenance: Handyman to join their team. The ideal candidate will have minimum Grade 10 and a Code 8 Licence Driver’s license.

JOB SUMMARY
General Maintenance Employee assisting with maintenance on working wine farm and cellar. This role is essential to ensuring that the farm, vineyard infrastructure and winery facilities are properly maintained, safe, and fully operational to support smooth farming and cellar activities.

Duties/responsibilities
Vineyard & Farm Maintenance

Repair and maintain irrigation systems, pipelines, to a minor level.
Carry out basic structural repairs to fencing, trellising, gates, and farm roads.
Assist with erosion control, drainage, and general upkeep of the farm environment.

Cellar & Facility Maintenance

Perform routine upkeep of cellar buildings, tasting areas, and storage facilities.
Support the cellar team with minor equipment maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs.

Machinery & Equipment

Conduct basic servicing and repairs on small machinery, tools, and farm equipment.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Adhere to farm safety policies.
Ensure proper storage and safe use of tools, equipment, and materials.

General Duties

Support seasonal activities such as harvest preparation, infrastructure setup, and breakdown.
Perform ad-hoc repair, painting, plumbing, or carpentry tasks as required.
Assist with general farm labour when necessary.

Required Skills / Abilities

Proven experience in general maintenance.
Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
Ability to operate tools and basic machinery safely.
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to work independently.
Valid driver’s license and own transport advantageous.
Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to learn and support multiple departments.
Commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability

Education and Experience

Min Grade 10
Code 08 License Driver’s license

Physical Requirements

Should be able to perform physical labour
Good eye sight and hearing

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.