Technical Assistant (V000092 & V000234)
Listing reference: nwu_001878
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 27 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Helpdesk and Technical Support
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY: (VANDERBIJLPARK)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
POSITION NUMBER: V000092 & V000234
POSITION NAME: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Responsible for rendering technical assistance, execution of maintenance work, assisting with inspections and all services within facilities maintenance. Cleaning and landscaping responsibilities in line with service standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilities Maintenance work.
- Executing of all maintenance and repair request for all facilities regarding the general building and plumbing trade (carpentry, painting, flooring, tiling etc.) daily according to standards and norms.
- Monitoring of standard of work Cleaning, Hygiene and Landscaping Service Providers according to SLA.
2. Facilities planned Maintenance.
- Executing inspections of Buildings and water and sewer reticulation infrastructure as per schedule, reporting of deviations, defects and probable future defects on all structures and equipment.
3. Safe working Environment.
- Compliance, implementing of all OSH act standards and requirements. Conducting of relevant inspections.
4. Customer Focus.
- Reaching target of customer satisfaction on all completed work request.
5. Tools, Equipment and Vehicle Management.
- Safe keeping of tools, equipment, and materials on a daily continuously basis with a physical inspection report to be done on a quarterly basis, summit form to manager.
- Inspections on vehicle do be done on daily basis and form submitted.
6. Ad hoc Technical assignments.
- Assisting maintenance department with other related functions.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF4).
- A minimum of two (2) years operational experience in general technical maintenance and plumbing maintenance.
- A valid driver’s licence (Code 8).
ADDED ADVANTAGES/PREFERENCES:
- A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience in a cleaning or landscaping environment.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Technical skills – general building environment (carpentry, building, painting, welding, tiling etc.)
- Technical skills – cleaning (hospitality/landscaping environment).
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Basic computer literate skills.
- Basic technical and plumbing skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Customer oriented person.
- Innovative technical problem solver.
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Accountability, integrity.
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: Marietjie van der Ryst on 016 910 3142
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 27 July 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.
