About the Role:

This organization is a private sport horse facility in the Western Cape, set on a growing estate that includes stables, paddocks, and dressage arenas hosting training and dressage events. The organization is looking for an extremely hands-on, proactive, and conscientious Maintenance Technician to be the go-to person for all maintenance and practical work across the estate. This is a varied and often non-routine role, suited to someone who enjoys solving practical problems, takes full ownership of their work, and keeps the property running smoothly day to day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Buildings and Infrastructure: Carry out general repairs and maintenance of buildings, stables, arenas, and estate infrastructure.
• Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical: Perform skilled fault-finding and repairs across electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Machinery and Equipment: Operate, service, and maintain the tractor and other estate machinery and equipment.
• Tools and Inventory: Keep all tools and equipment maintained, organised, and accurately inventoried.
• Fencing: Install, repair, and maintain fencing across the property, including electric fencing.
• Irrigation and Water Systems: Maintain and monitor irrigation systems, boreholes, and pumps.
• Security and Safety: Support site security, report concerns promptly, and uphold health and safety standards across the property.
• Project Work: Take on ad-hoc practical and project work as required.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Red Seal Millwright
• Minimum 5 years' experience in estate, farm, facilities, or general maintenance.
• Proven all-round competence across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general maintenance work; a relevant trade qualification such as Millwright is beneficial.
• Confident operating and maintaining farm machinery, including a tractor.
• Comfortable working in and around horses.
• Valid driver's license (Code B / EB); PDP advantageous. Own reliable transport recommended, as no on-site accommodation is provided.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and communicate well.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and after-hours as operational needs require.

What We Offer:

• A permanent, full-time position, available immediately.
• Market-related remuneration.
• Varied, hands-on work in a well-run, immaculately maintained equestrian setting.
• A high degree of ownership and autonomy over the estate's day-to-day upkeep.