Overview
Caretaker/Maintenance Jobs in Queenswood at Pro admin
Job Title: Caretaker
Job Type: Permanent (with 3-month probation)
Location: Webb Road, Queenswood
Hours: 30 hours per week. Core hours from 07:00 – 09:00 and 16:00 – 18:00. After-hours flexibility may be required.
Salary: R4 000.00 – R5 000.00 per month (negotiable)
Job Description: We are seeking a reliable, practical Caretaker to assist with the day-to-day oversight of a residential complex in Queenswood. The successful candidate must be able to monitor the property, coordinate site-related matters, communicate professionally with residents and service providers, and help ensure that the complex remains neat, safe and well-managed.
Attributes:
· Reliable, responsible and able to work independently.
· Practical, hands-on and solution-focused.
· Professional and respectful when dealing with residents, trustees and contractors.
· Good communication and people skills.
· Team player with a calm and organised approach.
· Able to manage site matters, follow up on issues and report clearly.
· Comfortable using WhatsApp, mobile apps and camera/CCTV apps where required.
Minimum Requirements:
· Residing in or near Uniwood, Webb Road, Queenswood will be advantageous.
· Previous caretaker, building management, facilities, maintenance or similar experience will be advantageous.
· Basic gardening knowledge and an interest in maintaining neat, presentable garden areas will be advantageous.
· Basic understanding of property maintenance, common area upkeep and contractor coordination.
· Ability to identify and report maintenance issues, safety concerns, damages and rule breaches.
· Good communication and people skills.
· Comfortable communicating via WhatsApp and other agreed communication channels.
· Tech-savvy and comfortable using mobile apps, including property-related apps and camera/CCTV apps.
· Reliable, honest, trustworthy and able to act in the best interests of the property.
· Basic management or supervisory skills will be advantageous.
· Willingness to assist with general caretaker duties as reasonably required.
Responsibilities:
· Monitoring the condition of the property, common areas, facilities and equipment.
· Reporting maintenance issues, damages, safety concerns and rule breaches to the trustees and/or managing agent.
· Assisting with access control, contractor access and general site coordination where required.
· Overseeing cleaning, refuse, garden and maintenance-related matters on site.
· Supervising and coordinating on-site staff where applicable.
· Conducting basic inspections and ensuring common areas are kept neat, safe and presentable.
· Liaising with contractors, service providers and residents where required.
· Communicating professionally with staff, residents, trustees, service providers and the managing agent.
· Keeping basic records or notes of incidents, maintenance issues, contractor attendance and other site-related matters.
· Assisting with general caretaker duties as reasonably required for the effective management of the property.
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.
· Cellphone and/or cellphone allowance may be available, subject to terms and conditions.
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 “Caretaker – [Your Name]”:
· CV
· Copy of ID
· Contactable references, if available
Pay: R4 000,00 – R5 000,00 per month
Experience:
- Caretaker: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Location:
- Queenswood, Gauteng (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Caretaker/Maintenance
Company: Pro admin
Location: Queenswood
