POST 41/140 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/309/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Free State Division of The High Court

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10). Relevant experience required. Must be semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical. Must be willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physically healthy. A trade certificate in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, carpentry or mechanical will serve as an added advantage. Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of the 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 the Public Service. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Communication skills (verbal & written). Problem solving skills. Good public relations skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer Literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing skills. Self-management. Self-motivated. Creative thinking. Teamwork.
Ambitious. Time bound, Assertive and flexible. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.

DUTIES : Provide handyman services at the court. Relocate office equipment as and when required. Coordinate removal of damaged office furniture for 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 delivery of office equipment. 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. Facilitate repairs to water leaks. 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; Ms IM Seakge Tel No: (051) 492 4523
HR Related Enquiries; Ms D Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/309/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates of youth in line with the departmental employment equity goals.

APPLICATIONS : Free State/Bloemfontein: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025
NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za /
www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).