Handyman at Pragma Global

Job Advert Summary    

• At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.     
• You will play a supporting role within our team and will work within a wide range of businesses in the manufacturing and services sectors, supporting the effective management of physical assets. You will use your hands-on experience as a general handyman to assist clients with first-line maintenance like performing inspections, removing and/ installing non-specialised equipment, painting and general maintenance, all while abiding by safety guidelines. To be an effective Handyman, you will receive training on asset management principles and HSSE.    

Minimum Requirements    

• A minimum matric qualification.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Advantegous).
• A certificate in Welding (Advantegous).
• A Trade tested (Electrical/ Mechanical/ plumbing)(Advantegous).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in general maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment (textile experience advantageous).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Textile Manufacturing industry.
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle (Advantageous).

Basic knowledge of:

• Plumbing
• Electrical systems (low voltage)
• Mechanical maintenance
• Building maintenance

Duties & Responsibilities    

• General Facility Maintenance
• Perform routine inspections of buildings, work areas, and production zones.
• Conduct minor repairs on doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, and roofing.
• Maintain plumbing systems (taps, pipes, toilets, drainage).
• Repair and replace basic electrical fittings (lights, switches, plugs) within the scope of competence.
• Maintain plant grounds and external areas as required.
• Production Support
• Assist with minor mechanical repairs on textile machinery (under supervision).
• Support machine relocation and installation activities.
• Conduct basic lubrication and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Respond to breakdown calls and complete first-line fault assessments.
• Safety & Compliance
• Adhere to all plant safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and hazard-free.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment immediately.
• Support compliance with OHS standards and company policies.
• Administration
• Record maintenance activities in the CMMS or maintenance logbook.
• Complete job cards accurately and timeously.
• Track usage of tools and materials.
• Assist in stock control of maintenance consumables.

Deadline:26th February,2026