Overview
Maintenance Assistant Jobs in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa at The HEINEKEN Company
Title: Maintenance Assistant
Company: The HEINEKEN Company
Location: Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
Heineken Beverages has an exciting opportunity available to a suitable candidate for potential placement in our Engineering department. This position will be based at Wadeville Production.
Job Summary:
The Handyman will be responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks to ensure that buildings, equipment, and facilities are in good working condition and within HEINEKEN’s operating standards. This role requires practical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple maintenance duties efficiently and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general repairs and maintenance tasks (plumbing, carpentry, painting, tilling and basic welding).
- Inspect facilities and equipment regularly to identify issues or potential risks.
- Troubleshoot and fix faulty systems such as, fixtures, doors, windows, ceilings, and appliances.
- Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment life.
- Install and assemble furniture, fixtures, and small equipment.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Keep work areas clean and organized after completing tasks.
- Coordinate with external contractors when specialized repairs are required.
- Performing scoping activities and develop bill of materials.
Skills Requirement:
- Proven experience as a handyman, or similar role.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, tilling and general building maintenance.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Good physical condition and ability to perform manual labour.
- Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Qualifications:
- Trade certification (bricklayer, plumbing, or carpentry).
- Experience in an industrial environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid forklift driving license.
- Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
Working Conditions:
- May require working indoors and outdoors.
- Physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
- Working at heights & Confined Spaces
- Occasional after-hours or emergency work may be required.
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Application Process:
If interested and meet all requirements, please register, and apply via the Heineken Beverage portal by logging on to Success Factors and following Home> Careers.
All applicants to provide a detailed CV with certified copy of highest qualification.
Candidates who do not receive any correspondence within 1 month after the closing date may assume that their application was unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying.
HEINEKEN Beverages’ recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and does not require advance payments from candidates. HEINEKEN will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Heineken LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorized recruitment personnel or local recruiting office.
