Jobs · Eastern Cape · Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Handyman
East London Museum & Amathole Museum)
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Two handyman posts at the East London Museum and Amathole Museum. Duties include building repairs, key control and emergency help. Suits people with Grade 8 or ABET level 4 and no experience.
- Duties: look after master and spare keys, fix building defects, help in emergencies such as lift breakdowns and building evacuations, and do stock takes of keys and office equipment.
- Also: make sure equipment has locking facilities, and bind departmental documents.
- Must have: a Grade 8 certificate, ABET level 4 or NQF level 1-3, and be able to read and write.
- Also needed: good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and self-motivation.
- Added advantages: general assistant experience, field exposure, and a valid Code 8 driving licence.
- Based at the East London Museum (Ku-Gompo City) and the Amathole Museum (Qonce). Reference numbers: DSRAC 33/09/2026 and DSRAC 34/09/2026. The closing date and submission method are not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Grade 8 certificate / ABET level 4 or NQF leve1 – 3 with no experience.
- Must be able to write and read.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good Verbal and written communication skills.
- Self – motivated.
- The following will serve as added advantage:
- Performing General Assistant duties, exposure in the field will be an added advantage and a valid (Code 8) driving licence.
Duties
- Safeguard all master and spare keys belonging to the institution.
- Attend to all defects in the building.
- Assists with emergency situations such as elevator breakdowns; building evacuations etc.
- Perform a stock take of areas of responsibilities such as keys, office equipment etc.
- Ensure that all equipment is provided with the locking facilities.
- Binding of Departmental immense documents.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant Centre: Head Office: Qonce Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel: 043 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605 OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Amathole Museum: Qonce Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. O. Ngambu-Mabandla: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Joe Gqabi District: Attention Mr. P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie / Ms. Fiki: 051 492 4806 Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai. Through the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
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Enquiries
G. Morcom / S. Lamati Tel No: (043) 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) : S. Cakata Tel No: (043) 642 4506 – Amathole Museum (Qonce) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
Notes from the department
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 133 · open the PDF
POST 36/149: HANDYMAN (X2 POSTS) East London Museum & Amathole Museum) SALARY: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03), (an all-inclusive remuneration) CENTRE: EL Museum Ref No: DSRAC 33/09/2026 Amathole Museum Ref No: DSRAC 34/09/2026 REQUIREMENTS: Grade 8 certificate / ABET level 4 or NQF leve1 – 3 with no experience. Must be able to write and read. Good interpersonal skills. Good Verbal and written communication skills. Self – motivated. The following will serve as added advantage: Performing General Assistant duties, exposure in the field will be an added advantage and a valid (Code 8) driving licence. DUTIES: Safeguard all master and spare keys belonging to the institution. Attend to all defects in the building. Assists with emergency situations such as elevator breakdowns; building evacuations etc. Perform a stock take of areas of responsibilities such as keys, office equipment etc. Ensure that all equipment is provided with the locking facilities. Binding of Departmental immense documents. ENQUIRIES: G. Morcom / S. Lamati Tel No: (043) 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) : S. Cakata Tel No: (043) 642 4506 – Amathole Museum (Qonce) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za NOTE: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.