APPLY FOR GENERAL ASSISTANT POST AT THE COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is hiring a General Assistant

 

About the job:

The CSIR has a vacancy for General Assistant in the Facilities Management and Security Services (FM&SS) portfolio. The incumbent will perform semi-skilled multiple repair and maintenance tasks as well as assisting with carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance, refurbishments and new installations. This role also involves carrying out preventative maintenance tasks on buildings, systems, equipment and ancillary areas. This position is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

 

Key responsibilities:

• • Assist Artisans and Handyman in carrying out planned maintenance and repairs to CSIR buildings plant and equipment;
  • Perform minor electrical works to include but not limited to the following: replacing light bulbs and tubes and preventative maintenance inspections;
  • Perform electrical tasks under the supervision of the Artisan, such tasks to include but not limited to the following: installation and replacement of light fittings; installation/replacement of electrical plugs; electrical wiring;
  • Perform minor air conditioning works to include but not limited to the following: preventative maintenance inspections and cleaning of filters; cleaning air conditioner outside units.
  • Perform air-conditioning and refrigeration tasks under the supervision of the Artisan, such tasks to include but not limited to the following: Installation and replacement of air conditioners; re-gassing, general repairs;
  • Perform general building maintenance works to include but not limited to the following: painting; flooring; furniture; blinds; mounting white boards and pictures; doors, door systems and locks; cleaning roofs; and preventative maintenance inspections.
  • Perform general facilities duties to include but not limited to the following: general housekeeping in all areas of work; cleaning of vehicles used by the section; attend to personnel visiting the site such as contractors;
  • Perform standby duties as and when required;
  • Carry out other general duties within the section and assist clients with minor requests as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

 

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

• A Grade twelve certificate with at least two years’ experience in a technical or maintenance environment;
• Good knowledge of maintenance and Facilities management.
• Knowledge and experienced in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and statutory compliance in workshop environment.
• A minimum code 8 driver’s License with medical clearance certificate.

 

Closing date: 21 April 2023

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitment02@csir.co.za. Please do not send applications to this mailbox. It is for queries only.

 

 

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