Working at Workshop17

Ready to join Africa’s #1 co-working space? Where individuals, teams and companies choose to work, meet and event. Our 8 unique locations in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Paarl and Mauritius offer our members a fully serviced flexible high-tech, co-working space, providing a platform for innovation, community, learning and culture.

Why work for us?

Besides being the best co-working place to work in Africa, we’re a dynamic and passionate team that works smart, in an energetic fast-paced culture of service, responsibility and creative problem-solving. Goal-orientated? Ambitious? We’re all about upskilling, learning and self-improvement. If you are a straight-talking, multi-tasking individual that’s all about customer service and can effortlessly handle heavy workloads and everyday glitches, we want you to be part of our growing team at Workshop17 Watershed.

Other Perks

• Company on-boarding and support

• Fantastic team dynamic

• Access to latest, greatest tech

• Network with some of the biggest and brightest brains in SA.

General scope of work:

• Routine inspections/walkthroughs of the locations to identify and resolve issues.

• Perform general repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.

• Repair and install fixtures, fittings, furniture, appliances, and equipment as needed.

• Painting, plastering, and drywall patching are performed to maintain facility appearance.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, troubleshoot problems and provide effective solutions.

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks according to scheduled timelines to minimise downtime.

• Schedule after-hours maintenance to avoid disrupting clients.

• Perform weekly checks on UPS / Generator and backup power for all locations.

• Assemble furniture and office equipment; hang shelves, frames, and signage as required.

• Manage the tools and supplies inventory and ensure proper storage and maintenance of equipment.

• Connect with the Facilities Manager to coordinate external contractors for larger or specialised work to be done.

• Keep detailed maintenance logs and report issues to the Facilities Manager.

• Monitor the costs for garden supplies and maintenance costs, and ensure efficient use of resources.

• Assist with other office maintenance tasks as needed, such as providing support during office events or functions.