General Worker - Cleaning, Groundskeeping and Maintenance
Company
Pro Admin
Location
Pretoria
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
Job Description
Job Title: General Worker - Cleaning, Groundskeeping and Maintenance
Job Type: Permanent (with 3-month probation)
Location: Weavind Park
Hours: Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 16:00. Flexibility may be required.
Job Description: We are looking for a reliable, hands-on General Worker to assist with cleaning, groundskeeping, basic maintenance and general upkeep at a complex in Weavind Park. The successful candidate must show initiative, report issues timeously, support rule compliance, and assist caretaker when required.
Attributes:
· Takes initiative and can plan, prioritise and complete daily duties properly.
· Confident, practical and firm, while remaining respectful and professional.
· Reliable, punctual, accountable and able to work independently.
· No-nonsense approach to cleanliness, safety, property care and rule compliance.
· Able to communicate clearly and report issues timeously.
· Team player who is willing to assist the caretaker, trustees and managing agent where required.
Minimum Requirements:
· Cleaning, gardening, groundskeeping or maintenance experience will be advantageous.
· Valid South African ID or legal right to work in South Africa.
· Physically able to perform cleaning, gardening and general upkeep duties.
· Basic knowledge of cleaning products, tools and equipment; basic handyman skills advantageous.
· Able to communicate clearly, including via WhatsApp where required.
· Reliable, honest, respectful and able to work independently.
· Shows initiative and is willing to assist the caretaker when required.
Responsibilities:
· Cleaning common areas, refuse areas and other designated areas, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
· Assisting with garden, groundskeeping and refuse management.
· Reporting maintenance issues, damages, hazards, rule breaches or incidents.
· Using cleaning materials, tools and equipment responsibly.
· Assisting with basic handyman duties within the employee’s ability.
· Supporting rule compliance and a neat, safe property environment.
· Assisting the caretaker with site matters, contractor access and basic reporting.
· Assisting with general property upkeep duties as reasonably required.
What We Offer:
· Permanent position with a 3-month probation period.
· Stable working environment within a residential property setting.
· Clear role expectations and support from the trustees.
By applying for this position, you consent to processing your personal information for recruitment and placement purposes, including sharing your information with prospective employers, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
How To Apply:
Please email the following to [email protected] with the subject:
“General Worker - [Your Name]”
· CV
· Copy of ID
· Contactable references
Pay: R5 300,00 - R5 500,00 per month
Application Question(s):
• Do you have a valid South African ID or legal right to work in South Africa?
Experience:
• gardening: 2 years (Required)
• general maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Language:
• English (Required)
Location:
• Pretoria, Gauteng (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Permanent (with 3-month probation)
Location: Weavind Park
Hours: Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 16:00. Flexibility may be required.
Job Description: We are looking for a reliable, hands-on General Worker to assist with cleaning, groundskeeping, basic maintenance and general upkeep at a complex in Weavind Park. The successful candidate must show initiative, report issues timeously, support rule compliance, and assist caretaker when required.
Attributes:
· Takes initiative and can plan, prioritise and complete daily duties properly.
· Confident, practical and firm, while remaining respectful and professional.
· Reliable, punctual, accountable and able to work independently.
· No-nonsense approach to cleanliness, safety, property care and rule compliance.
· Able to communicate clearly and report issues timeously.
· Team player who is willing to assist the caretaker, trustees and managing agent where required.
Minimum Requirements:
· Cleaning, gardening, groundskeeping or maintenance experience will be advantageous.
· Valid South African ID or legal right to work in South Africa.
· Physically able to perform cleaning, gardening and general upkeep duties.
· Basic knowledge of cleaning products, tools and equipment; basic handyman skills advantageous.
· Able to communicate clearly, including via WhatsApp where required.
· Reliable, honest, respectful and able to work independently.
· Shows initiative and is willing to assist the caretaker when required.
Responsibilities:
· Cleaning common areas, refuse areas and other designated areas, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
· Assisting with garden, groundskeeping and refuse management.
· Reporting maintenance issues, damages, hazards, rule breaches or incidents.
· Using cleaning materials, tools and equipment responsibly.
· Assisting with basic handyman duties within the employee’s ability.
· Supporting rule compliance and a neat, safe property environment.
· Assisting the caretaker with site matters, contractor access and basic reporting.
· Assisting with general property upkeep duties as reasonably required.
What We Offer:
· Permanent position with a 3-month probation period.
· Stable working environment within a residential property setting.
· Clear role expectations and support from the trustees.
By applying for this position, you consent to processing your personal information for recruitment and placement purposes, including sharing your information with prospective employers, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
How To Apply:
Please email the following to [email protected] with the subject:
“General Worker - [Your Name]”
· CV
· Copy of ID
· Contactable references
Pay: R5 300,00 - R5 500,00 per month
Application Question(s):
• Do you have a valid South African ID or legal right to work in South Africa?
Experience:
• gardening: 2 years (Required)
• general maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Language:
• English (Required)
Location:
• Pretoria, Gauteng (Required)
Work Location: In person
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