Job Description

Title of PositionFacilities AssistantPost Number8021916; 8022111; 8021837Faculty/DepartmentUniversity of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Residential ServicesType of PositionPermanent - Full TimeLength of Contract PeriodLocationMain Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Unibell residence - ZAClosing Date8/11/2024Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.Applications for the post of Facilities Assistant are invited from dynamic, vibrant individuals with experience in student housing facilities management at an operational level. Experience at a tertiary educational institution or similar size organisation is preferable. The individual must be interested in constant self-improvement and development. Applicants must be client service orientated and understand students' needs, be passionate in providing and maintaining an environment which is supportive to students' academic and co-curriculum development and wellbeing.Responsibilities will include:

• Effectively, co-ordinate and monitor all refurbishing and maintenance done in the residence.
• Ensure that jobs are completed by contractors prior to sign-off by the supervisor
• Monitoring of residences service contracts with regards to maintenance of furnished, replacement of assets and equipment at a residence level.
• Effectively maintain accurate residence records w.r.t inventory, assets, plant, equipment and maintenance
• Regular reporting to relevant supervisor
• Ensure compliance and adherence to Safety and Health legislation at residence Level
• Act as a Health &Safety Representative and fulfill related duties and responsibilities
• Support and provide checks on service iro Vacation accommodation
• Support of Res Life strategies & initiatives, which may include meetings, training, workshops and events, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate or NQF equivalent at NQF level 4
• At least 2 years' relevant working experience
• Facilities and/or maintenance experience

Required competencies

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Communication skills
• Must be willing to learn
• Must be able to work in a team
• Must be honest and have a sound work ethic

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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