Office of the Chief Justice invites suitable qualified applicants to apply for x4 Entry level Handyman vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 21 November 2025
x4 Entry level Handyman vacancies at Office of the Chief Justice
- HANDYMAN (X4 POSTS)
- SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
- CENTRE: Eastern Cape Division of the High Court:
Mthatha high Court Ref No: 2025/284/OCJ
Makhanda High Court Ref No: 2025/285/OCJ
Gqeberha High Court Ref No: 2025/286/OCJ
Bisho High Court Ref No: 2025/287/OCJ
REQUIREMENTS:
- ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical, willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physical healthy.
Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act.
- Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration.
- Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele principles.
- Communication skills (verbal & written).
- Problem solving skills.
- Good public relations skills.
- Monitoring and analytical skills.
- Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams).
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Typing skills.
- Customer services orientation.
- Self management.
- Self-motivated.
- Creative thinking.
- Teamwork.
- Ambitious.
- Time bound.
- Assertive and Flexible.
Also Check: Funza Lushaka Bursary 2026
DUTIES:
- Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered.
- Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment, Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers, Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen, restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks, Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court.
ENQUIRIES: Technical Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (018) 608 7700
HR Related Enquiries; Ms P Biko Tel No: (040) 608 7700
APPLICATIONS:
Applications can be sent via email to:
Mthatha high Court: 2025/284/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Makhanda High Court: 2025/285/OCJ@Judiciary.org.za
Gqeberha High Court: 2025/286/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Bisho High Court: 2025/287/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE: The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental employment equity goals.
