Handyman; Secunda Mall

Job Purpose

To maintain the mall’s roof, gutters, parking, and yard areas, while also attending to general maintenance tasks across the facility. This role ensures that exterior areas are safe, functional, and well‑maintained, contributing to the overall operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.

• Perform day‑to‑day maintenance tasks across the mall, assisting other handymen with shared responsibilities.
• Attend to reactive maintenance requests and minor repairs as required.
• Conduct routine inspections of mall facilities and report maintenance needs to the Operations team.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of work areas and tools.

• Inspect, clean, and maintain the roof and gutters to prevent leaks, blockages, and damage.
• Repair minor roof defects, flashing, and related structures.
• Monitor and report larger roof issues requiring contractor intervention.
• Ensure all roof and gutter maintenance activities are conducted safely, using appropriate PPE and equipment.

• Maintain parking areas, including surface repairs, line marking, and general upkeep.
• Keep yard areas organized, clean, and safe, including removal of debris and hazardous materials.
• Conduct routine inspections of external areas and report damage, hazards, or maintenance needs.

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks according to the scheduled maintenance plan.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Keep accurate logs of maintenance work completed, parts used, and observations.

• Adhere to all occupational health and safety standards and mall safety protocols.
• Use PPE correctly and ensure safety signage and barriers are in place when performing maintenance work.
• Report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to management.

• Work closely with other handymen and the Operations team to ensure seamless coverage of maintenance duties.
• Communicate effectively with the Junior and Senior Operations Managers regarding completed tasks and maintenance needs.
• Assist in supporting new or temporary staff when required.

• Safe, clean, and well‑maintained roof, gutters, parking, and yard areas.
• Timely and quality completion of maintenance tasks.
• Minimal reactive maintenance due to effective preventative care.
• Positive feedback from tenants, management, and visitors regarding exterior and general maintenance.

• Knowledge of roof, gutter, and external area maintenance.
• Basic general maintenance and handyman skills.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot maintenance issues efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and accountability.
• Physical fitness to perform manual and potentially elevated tasks safely.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in building maintenance, particularly roofs, gutters, or external areas.
• Experience in commercial or retail facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.