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2026 Hiring Season is in full swing! We are currently in search of rockstar teammates who will meaningfully empower Future Innovators and Leaders to start in the year 2026! #AlwaysGrowing!

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Facilities Apprentice who will provide ongoing maintenance and support health and safety at our Midrand Schools.

ABOUT NOVA PIONEER

Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high-quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation, and collaboration.

Nova Pioneer currently has 15 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• As a Facilities Associate, you will be specifically responsible for the following:
• Inspect the building and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions in need of repair.
• Prepare a schedule for maintenance matters with the operations team and agree when work will be carried out.
• Perform routine building maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Minimize maintenance disruptions to the running of the school.
• Adequately respond to maintenance requests.
• Ensure that all building management equipment has the appropriate policy and standard level.
• Respond adequately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise
• Health and Safety team member
• Landscaping / Handy-man
• General maintenance – minor repairs to doors, windows, furniture, fixtures and fittings.
• Carry out basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting tasks.
• Replace light bulbs and other small components as needed
• Assist with classroom set ups (moving furniture, hanging noticeboards, mounting projectors, etc.)
• Report major maintenance needs to the Dean of Operations (facilities manager) promptly
• Conduct daily inspections of the premises for damages and hazards
• Maintain school grounds – sweeping, trimming, clearing litter, and ensuring neat presentation
• Assist with irrigation, lawn care, garden maintenance where required
• Ensure pathways, entrances and emergency exits are free of obstruction
• Supports compliance with health and safety regulations
• Lock and unlock school buildings according to schedule
• Ensure that fire extinguishers, alarms, and emergency lightings are functional and accessible
• Help during school functions or events
• Maintain tools and ensure proper use, storage and security

ABOUT YOU

• Grade 12, preferable Technical Diploma, Certificate in plumbing/electrical
• Basic training or certification in maintenance, plumbing, or electrical work
• Experience in the building/construction 3 years
• Gardening 2-3 years
• General maintenance duties 3 years
• Knowledge of General Safety principles

As a Facilities Coordinator, you will

• Strive for excellence in every detail of your work and inspire and challenge everyone around you to do the same.
• You take pleasure in excellence more than credit or status.
• Our culture resonates deeply with your values—and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by taking risks and getting more feedback than you’ve ever gotten before.

HOW TO APPLY

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!

To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

WORKING AT NOVA PIONEER

Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. “Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than at most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing professional development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best.

Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here.

Please Note:

• Nova Pioneer may appoint and/or expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Nova Pioneer, in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measurements will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application with Nova Pioneer, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on talent.ke@novapioneer.com or talent.sa@novapioneer.com.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on talent.ke@novapioneer.com or talent.sa@novapioneer.com.

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