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A permanent General Maintenance Assistant role is available in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, for a reliable, motivated and presentable person with basic maintenance skills. The role covers maintenance, cleaning, site support and security support at a storage-type site, working with the Site Manager and Branch Manager.
About the company and the work
The role is advertised through Status Staffing for a client in Durban. It is a permanent position, working Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, plus 2 to 3 Saturdays per month from 08:00 to 14:00, depending on branch needs. The start date is as soon as possible. The work is varied and hands-on, and it requires someone who can move between practical maintenance, cleaning, client support and security-related tasks during the day.
Role details and duties
- Perform routine maintenance, including painting, plumbing, minor electrical work, and paving, and carry out repairs and general upkeep of gates, doors, garages, and other facility infrastructure.
- Ensure all signage and lighting are in working order and report any faults promptly, and monitor and maintain generator functionality, including regular oil, water, and fuel checks.
- Report any vandalism, damage, leaks, or maintenance concerns to the Site Manager immediately.
- Clean ablution facilities, office spaces, and storage units, both inside and outside; wash and maintain garage doors and lockers; sweep and mop storage passages, basements, and parking areas; and clean units immediately after a client vacates, reporting any damages.
- Empty bins and remove rubbish, papers, plastics, and cigarette butts throughout the site, and maintain tidy driveways, grass areas, and garden beds.
- Conduct daily site walks with the Site Manager to check unit locks and vacant units, prepare a daily Vacant Unit Report for units vacated outside of office hours, monitor and maintain stock levels of cleaning and gardening equipment, and assist with minor gardening duties and general upkeep of the exterior premises.
- Greet clients and offer assistance with moving furniture or boxes when necessary, escort clients to their units, assist with checking units and offices for damage, leaks, or maintenance issues, and support the Branch Manager with over-locking and other operational checks.
- Assist with signing in visitors when no security guard is present, lock and secure all windows and doors after hours, arm and disarm the alarm system daily, ensuring that all beam zones are functioning correctly, and carry the panic button, remotes, and keys at all times.
- Respond to after-hours alarm signals in coordination with the armed response team, report any suspicious behaviour or incidents on site to the Site Manager or Regional Manager, and ensure CCTV systems are functioning correctly and assist with alarm-triggered incidents.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) qualification.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Self-disciplined and highly motivated.
- Presentable, with a clean and tidy appearance.
- Basic maintenance skills, including painting, plumbing, basic electrical work, paving, and gate, door, and garage repairs.
- Previous security experience will be advantageous.
- A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.
Where to find and apply safely
This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original advert, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a job. The source listing states that applications close on 27 November 2026, and that if you do not hear back within 10 working days, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Practical tips
- Highlight practical maintenance examples, especially painting, plumbing, minor electrical work, paving, and gate, door, and garage repairs.
- Show reliability and attention to detail, with examples of site checks, fault reporting, and keeping facilities clean and secure.
- Mention any security-related experience, as the advert says it will be advantageous.
- Be ready to work the stated hours, including some Saturdays, and to support clients and managers on site.
- Prepare a recent professional profile photo, as the advert asks for one with your application.
How the process works
Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing and follow its application instructions. The listing is marked as an external application, so check the destination page carefully and submit the information it requests.
Important information
This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Details, including the salary and closing date, may change, so always confirm them in the original advert before applying.
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