Plumber and General Maintenance Technician

Plumber and General Maintenance Technician


Company
WNS Global Services
Location
Cape Town
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Company Description

WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence - WNS’ core differentiator - with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
• Perform general maintenance and repairs on building elements—walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and furniture.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to uphold facility standards.
• Address basic plumbing issues: clear drains, repair leaks, replace taps, and manage minor pipework.
• Execute basic electrical tasks (non-certified): replace bulbs, fuses, and plug points.
• Track and maintain facility tools, equipment, and assets.
• Supervise and liaise with third-party contractors during site visits, installations, or repairs to ensure policy compliance.
• Stay compliant with health, safety, and internal company protocols.
• Provide prompt responses to emergency maintenance incidents.
• Assist with office layout changes, furniture reconfiguration, and minor installations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and work records.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience Required

Essential• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in general building maintenance roles.
• Qualified red seal trade tested Plumber
• Strong commitment to health & safety and compliance with facility protocols.
• Computer literate with good communication skills (English & Afrikaans essential).
• Must have own mobile phone and be available for shift work (Monday to Friday)

Preferred

SKILLS REQUIRED
• At least 1 years’ experience
• Be able to work independently
• Good work ethic
• General Building work training
• Familiar with OSHACT
• Driver licence

Core Competencies & Traits Required
• Reliable, self-motivated, and customer-service oriented
• Capable of independent work and effective in a team
• Excellent under pressure with strong organizational skill
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven
• Adaptable to system, structural, and organizational changes
• Willingness to work overtime with adequate notice

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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for security guards in South Africa is R30.50 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Security guards working more than 45 hours per week receive 1.5 times the hourly rate for overtime. This rate applies uniformly across all provinces under the National Minimum Wage Act.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants for security guard roles must have completed Grade 10 and hold a valid Grade E PSIRA certificate obtained after 21 days of training. At least 6 months of prior experience in a registered security firm is required for Grade D or higher positions as of 2026.
Q How many hours per week can security guards work and what leave is provided in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, security guards in South Africa are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime. Employees receive 15 days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service and 6 weeks of paid sick leave over a 3-year cycle starting 1 January 2026.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, PSIRA registration certificate, Grade 10 certificate, and a valid bank statement dated within 3 months as of 2026. A police clearance certificate issued no earlier than 6 months prior is also mandatory for all applications.
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