TRAFFIC Western Cape

General Maintenance: Handyman

University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 50,000 - 200,000

Job Description

Overview

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 and 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

About This Role

Career insights for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General positions

Salary Benchmark
R13,684/month
R10,356 to R18,803/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Equipment Maintenance Repairing Troubleshooting Critical Thinking Active Learning
Common Technologies
macOS Sonoma Mobile Operating Systems (iOS/Android) Linux (Various distributions) Loom YouTube AutoCAD 2024 Various CAD Software Suites CATIA V6

Job Overview

Date Posted
12 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 50,000 - 200,000
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R13,684/month
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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