Technical Assistant P001076
Listing reference: nwu_001470
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Other Sectors & Industries
Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: MAINTENACE
POSITION NUMBER: P001076
VACANCY: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: P15
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
• To render technical services within facilities maintenance and assisting the Section Head with identifying and repairing potholes and paving and other technical terrain related work.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tarred surface and paving maintenance
• Daily maintenance of potholes and paving.
Driving
• Transporting of materials/staff to and from site
Occupational Health and Safety
• Implementing/assisting/managing OHS inspections and compliance.
Personal and Task Management
• Daily supervision of contract workers with related assigned tasks
Maintenace of Vehicle and Equipment
• Daily inspections of vehicle and other related equipment to ensure the safety.
Adhoc technical assignments
• Assisting maintenance department with other related functions.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Technical skills
• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Driving/transport related tasks
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Customer oriented person
• Innovative technical problem solver
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management
Minimum requirements
• Grade 10
• Code 10 Driver’s License (with PDP)
• 4 Years’ technical experience (operational level)
• 2 Year’s basic Personal Management experience
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Jabulane Kekana 018 299 2749
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: MS DORAH NTLWANA: Doarh.Ntlwana@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 22 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As Soon As Possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.