Handyman Builder

Closing Date
2025/11/13

Reference Number
TSE

Job Title
Handyman Builder

Business Unit / Division
Tsebo Facilities Solutions

Job Type Classification
Talent Pool

Location - Town / City
Rustenburg

Location - Province
North-West

Location - Country
South Africa

About Us

Tsebo Facilities Solutions is looking for a Handyman Bulider responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the Building Maintenance function for respective Hotels within the Complex as allocated accordingly.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people - the heart of Tsebo - is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

Delivered Infrastructure Preventative Maintenance Plans

• Assist the Engineering Manager to compile an infrastructure preventative maintenance plan for the 12 month period for the business unit
• Identify and investigate new development, environmental and energy-saving opportunities for the property
• Identify risk impact on short term profit margins vs. long term sustainability

Maintained Infrastructure

• Co-ordinate Infrastructure maintenance and repair resources and team
• Organize and schedule work according to work orders; including estimating work-hour requirements to make sure that all systems are in excellent working condition
• Source contractors for building infrastructure work relating to refurbishments and ensure work is completed to standard and within the budget
• Investigate diagnose and resolve any escalated issues risk areas and building Infrastructure repairs
• Conduct quality assurance on building infrastructure work and repairs
• Support the team with troubleshooting and resolution of queries relating to Infrastructure work

Infrastructure Project Plans & Implementation

• Define the scope and resources required to complete the project in collaboration with senior management
• Plans Infrastructure projects by determining specifications; and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
• Motivate for the selection of contractors and establish installation schedules aplan shut-downs and installations
• Integrate new or changes requirements with architectural and mechanical designs; verifying code requirements updating cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain a formal, approved integrated project plan to guide project execution and control throughout the life of the project.

Infrastructure Compliance Standards & Governance

• Be involved with the development and updating of policies and procedures for around building, plumbing, painting and carpentry.
• Oversee the development, communication and auditing of maintenance and engineering standards and processes for the business unit on a regular basis
• Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
• Implement sufficient control measures & checks within each department to mitigate any financial risk to the business.

People Management

• Lead and motivate employees and promote positive working relationships, direction and support
• Lead and oversee departmental communication ensuring employee and management interaction
• Measure and develop plans to enhance employee engagement
• Identify and manage training, coaching and development requirements in line with strategic plans, e.g. skills shortages, succession plans, talent management
• Ensure competent levels of staff meet operational level requirements

Budget Management

Collaborate with the Maintenance Management regarding the budget for the Infrastructure function including:

• Cost management
• Capex
• PIP and forecasting
• Financial reporting on project expenditure and progress
• Assess the impact of deviations on the project and overall programme, and report results to key stakeholders.
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with internal customers to understand challenges; issues; development and repair related requirements
• Provides internal stakeholders with updates of Infrastructure, outages and scheduled shutdowns
• Engage and manage the performance of suppliers and contractors
• Engage with management with regards security; health and safety and critical technical breaches or anomalies
• Communicate plans, objectives and results to complex operational team; maintenance team and employees
• Apply business acumen and sound common sense to the overall management of Infrastructure maintenance operations and teams within regulated standards;
• Monitor changes in the Infrastructure maintenance operating areas and is quick to act upon potential opportunities, risks and challenges;
• Consider all the facts, options and possible deliverables prior to making decisions;
• Analyse and diagnose product performance issues in order to maximise or leverage the strengths of the team in a competitive environment;
• Deal with diverse problems in own area, using judgment and discretion to resolve them

Skills and Competencies

• Time Management Skills
• Supplier/Sub-Contractor management
• Experience with technical systems required
• Excellent skills with common hand and power tools
• Familiarity with building layouts and infrastructures
• Hospitality and customer centric focus
• Working knowledge of health & safety management and legislation

Qualifications

• At least N3 Mechanical Engineering Qualification and apprenticeship
• Trade Test as a Fitter
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a fitter / welder, including fitting, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, pipe repairs, reservoirs, lake pumps, rigging, motor repairs and bearing replacement
• Supervisory experience is an advantage

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