Caretaker/Handyman

Job Description

The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is looking for a Caretaker/Handyman to work 20 hours a week at the Johannesburg office. This job is a part-time position for a 2-year contract. The salary will be based on the Goethe-Institut South Africa’s pay scale.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Management:

• Inspect the building, grounds, and equipment every day.

• Repair small problems or defects when needed.

• Take care of hand tools and electrical tools, keeping them safe and organized.

• Keep the storeroom neat and clean.

Coordination of External Service Providers:

• Check the quality of work done by outside contractors.

• Make sure contractors follow the maintenance schedule and remind them if needed.

Technical Support for Events and Exams:

• Help set up and take down equipment for events and exams, including cleaning, setting up technology, and transporting items.

• Make sure all the necessary equipment for events and exams is working properly.

• Drive the company car if needed, for errands or to pick up guests.

Health and Safety:

• Make sure the building follows health and safety rules.

• Help train staff on health and safety protocols.

• Ensure fire equipment and first aid kits are checked and ready.

General Support Duties:

• Help with general tasks needed in the office or building.

• Assist with cleaning when needed.

• Drive the company car when required.

• Help the operations officer with administrative tasks.

• Substitute for the driver, caretaker, or operations officer when necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education or experience in general maintenance or a related field.

• Health and Safety certificate (preferred, but not required).

• Previous experience in facility management or a similar role.

• Good communication and people skills.

• Ability to take initiative and solve building problems.

• Willingness to work on weekends if needed.

• Ability to work overtime at short notice.

• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

• A valid code 10 driver’s license.

Additional Requirements:

• No criminal record or pending cases.

• South African work permit (if you are not from South Africa, you must have a valid work permit).

How to Apply:

• Send your CV and a copy of your driver’s license by email to our email by 11 April 2025.

• Include the following consent in your application:
  “I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents for the purposes of the admission procedure at the Goethe-Institut.”

Important Notes:

• Only complete applications will be considered.

• The Goethe-Institut reserves the right not to fill this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected Hours: 20 hours per week
Application Deadline: 11 April 2025
Expected Start Date: 1 May 2025