Work for us – vacancies at Tafta

We are currently looking to fill the following positions:

Painter/Handyman

Staff members are invited to apply or refer candidates meeting the requirements for the position.

Key performance indicators:

  • Painting of units or areas as instructed.
  • Performing ongoing repairs and maintenance in all of Tafta’s buildings
  • Carry out repairs quickly and efficiently.
  • Operating of power tools
  • Good assessment skills of what materials and material quantities are required for a particular repair.

Requirements:

  • Able to read and write English
  • Grade 10
  • 2 Years painting experience
  • Experience in painting residential or commercial spaces
  • Experience with painting equipment such as washers, paint sprayers and scaffolding
  • Basic Trade training and/or experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and other relevant maintenance.
  • Ability to use power and hand tools

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position. A copy of the full job description is available for perusal.

Applications must be forwarded to: Anusha Hansjee:  hr@tafta.org.za

Closing date for application is 4 May 2026. Applicants who have had no response by 31 May 2026 may consider their application unsuccessful.

TAFTA reserves the right to not appoint an internal candidate and to advertise and fill the post externally.

Leasing & Business Development Officer

Staff members are invited to apply or refer candidates meeting the requirements for the position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To drive sustainable revenue growth, strengthen market positioning, expand strategic partnerships, and maximize occupancy and enhance asset value across Langeler Towers’ portfolio.  Rapidly reduce the current vacancy rate through targeted outreach into the older person’s market.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in business development, real estate, or commercial leasing
  • Proven track record in revenue growth and deal closure

Demonstrable technical competencies:

  • Business/Product and market analytics
  • Business development planning and implementation
  • Marketing and sales planning and execution
  • Financial planning, tracking, analysis and reporting
  • Legislative understanding of housing for older persons

Behavioral Skills:

  • People Orientated
  • Technical Credibility
  • Excellent Communication (Written and Verbal)
  • Strategic Thinker; Be Flexible and Adapt to Change
  • Resilience
  • Conflict Management Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Partnering and Be Politically savvy
  • Accountability

Critical requirements:

  • Driver’s License and own vehicle.

Please note: – The post comprises of a 40-hour week with flexi hours that may include after hours and weekend work 

A full job description is available from the HR department.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position.

Applications must be forwarded to: Anusha Hansjee, 5th floor, King’s Hall, Email: hr@tafta.org.za

Closing date for application is 15th April 2026. Applicants who have had no response by 15th May 2026 may consider their application unsuccessful.

TAFTA reserves the right to not appoint an internal candidate and to advertise and fill the post externally.

 

Residential Care Supervisor for John Conradie House/Langeler Towers

Please note that this is a live-in position, based in Durban

Staff members are invited to apply or refer candidates meeting the requirements for the position.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Matriculation
  • Post Matriculation qualification in Administration / Management / Hospitality or equivalent would be advantageous
  • 3-5 years’ experience as a supervisor of a home/building or working experience as a supervisor in a service oriented industry
  • Knowledge of Geriatrics and Gerontology would be advantageous.

Demonstrable technical and behavioral competencies:

  • Competence in MS Office Suite
  • Basic knowledge of Financial and Business processes
  • Basic knowledge of Building Maintenance and House keeping
  • Candidates need to be service and people orientated with good time management skills, have leadership qualities, be able to think critically, communicate well on all levels and demonstrate attention to detail
  • Professional verbal and written Communication.

Critical Requirements:

  • Able to attend to emergencies on or off site

Total Remuneration Package:

  • Annual CTC: R135 072
  • Fringe benefits: the value of the live-in unit at R7200 per month with utilities and parking included.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position. A copy of the full job description is available for perusal.

Applications must be forwarded to: Anusha Hansjee:  hr@tafta.org.za

Closing date for application is 23 April 2026. Applicants who have had no response by 31 May 2026 may consider their application unsuccessful.

TAFTA reserves the right to not appoint an internal candidate and to advertise and fill the post externally.

Leasing & Business Development Officer

Staff members are invited to apply or refer candidates meeting the requirements for the position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To drive sustainable revenue growth, strengthen market positioning, expand strategic partnerships, and maximize occupancy and enhance asset value across Langeler Towers’ portfolio.  Rapidly reduce the current vacancy rate through targeted outreach into the older person’s market.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in business development, real estate, or commercial leasing
  • Proven track record in revenue growth and deal closure

Demonstrable technical competencies:

  • Business/Product and market analytics
  • Business development planning and implementation
  • Marketing and sales planning and execution
  • Financial planning, tracking, analysis and reporting
  • Legislative understanding of housing for older persons

Behavioral Skills:

  • People Orientated
  • Technical Credibility
  • Excellent Communication (Written and Verbal)
  • Strategic Thinker; Be Flexible and Adapt to Change
  • Resilience
  • Conflict Management Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Partnering and Be Politically savvy
  • Accountability

Critical requirements:

  • Driver’s License and own vehicle.

Please note: – The post comprises of a 40-hour week with flexi hours that may include after hours and weekend work 

A full job description is available from the HR department.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position.

Applications must be forwarded to: Anusha Hansjee, 5th floor, King’s Hall, Email: hr@tafta.org.za

Closing date for application is 15th April 2026. Applicants who have had no response by 15th May 2026 may consider their application unsuccessful.

TAFTA reserves the right to not appoint an internal candidate and to advertise and fill the post externally.