Factotum – Facilities Management Assistant
Closing Date 11 August 2026
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| Position: | Factotum – Facilities Management Assistant |
| Department: | Corporate Services |
| Manager/Supervisor: | Infrastructure Support Manager |
| Position Status: | Permanent |
| Job Grade | P10 |
| Position Reference Code | FMA032026 |
Freedom Park is a national monument and heritage destination dedicated to honouring all those who gave their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated at Salvokop, on the southern tip of Pretoria.
Freedom Park is looking for ethical individuals who have a passion to contribute to national reconciliation and social cohesion. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Factotum – Facilities Management Assistant:
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
To plan and effectively coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair work around the park complex. This includes supervision of teams of workers, regularly inspect sites, execute works necessary, maintain equipment, and assign services providers to various projects.
Solid understanding of building maintenance, repairs, refurbishments.
This role requires a person that can perform maintenance in and around the Park’s premises and on equipment that belongs to Freedom Park.
The responsibilities can vary from quick repair jobs to highly skilled tasks, including electrical repairs & installations, tile replacement, plumbing, mechanical works, and garden manicure etc. Candidate will be required to perform basic maintenance of buildings, grounds, furniture, equipment, and other jobs that may be required from time to time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare facilities for meetings,
• Plan, organize, control and lead as supervisor by managing the maintenance staff.
• Do maintenance and repair work – all “minor” maintenance and repair work inside and outside all buildings when necessary.
• Purchase maintenance materials, tools and equipment as required and to control stock thereof.
• Assist in managing the Maintenance and Repairs quality control.
• Inspecting buildings, maintaining inventory, and scheduling repair
• Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance.
• Coordinate daily cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time and to the correct quality.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and practices on site.
• Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work
• Conduct safety inspections as scheduled.
• Supervision of fleet usage
MAINTAIN COMPAMY ASSETS (ALL BUILDINGS / SITES)
• Attends to all first line calls on equipment failures.
• Carry out repairs/inspections to all Sites, including general building maintenance, basic plumbing, basic electrical, basic carpentry, basic masonry and other renovations of buildings, grounds, equipment.
• Identify Maintenance Faults and Record the Faults.
• Carry out basic inspection on meters and report damages.
• Repairs effected where appropriate – light bulbs replaced, desks etc.
• Basic repairs.
• Manage maintenance issued stock and tools.
• Perform scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on infrastructure assets.
• Assist in project work & other maintenance installations.
• Ensure that all OH&S regulations are adhered to.
SUPPORT SERVICES
• Provides driving services as and when required.
• Provide physical support with moving boxes, documents and furniture as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
• Minimum N6 Built Environment Qualification(s) (Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Plumbing, Carpentry)
• 6 years post qualification experience in a similar role.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :
• Project management
• Built environment and professional judgement.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Operational communication
• Operational compliance
• Computer literacy
• People management
• Planning techniques
• Technical competencies
• Client orientation
Click on the link to apply:
https://recruit.freedompark.co.za/job/permanent-factotum-facilities-management-assistant/
All applications must include a curriculum vitae with three contactable referees, certified copies of educational qualifications (qualifications from other countries must be accompanied by a certified copy of the verification from the South African Qualifications Authority [SAQA]), and certified copy of the identity document.
The certification of documents by the Commissioner of Oaths must occur within a period of less than 3 months.
By applying for this position, candidates consent to:
• Freedom Park performing verification of the information provided beyond the listed referees.
• Successful candidates undergoing a verification process for all information, which includes the verification of qualifications and security clearance.
• Successful candidates being required to undergo an assessment that evaluates competence, psychometric factors, and other relevant criteria.
Closing date is 11 August 2026
Freedom Park is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Candidates whose applications will contribute to enhancing Freedom Park’s diversity (staff profile) and employment equity goals regarding race, gender, and disability are encouraged to apply.
NB: If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date, kindly assume that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to those candidates who have been shortlisted.
Freedom Park reserves the right not to make an appointment.
