Semi-Skilled: Electrical (P14) (Facilities Management: Maintenance Buildings) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Assists as directed in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, such as plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, painting, paving and electrical.
- Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts’ modular offices and space (e.g., furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand power and specialty tools.
- Assist with furniture removals as assigned and diesel collection.
- Preparing job cards and other job-related documentation.
- Assist in maintaining inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Adheres to health and safety regulations.
- Promptly and attentively respond to customer requests within established parameters and time frames.
- Effectively communicate with staff, students, and visitors.
- Transports goods or equipment as assigned.
Minimum requirements
- Matric or NQF level 4.
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience using technical skills in a commercial or industrial environment.
- Must be able to perform but not limited to the following skills: carpentry, plumbing, air-conditioning, electrical (assist facilities electrician), and painting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of work safety habits.
- Skilled at operating basic tools and equipment of assigned trade(s).
- Valid drivers' licence.
- Must have the basic proficiency of reading and writing of the English language.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player.
- Basic computer skills
- Must be customer service oriented.
- Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
- Ability to use common tools.
- Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Additional training in carpentry, electrical or plumbing programme preferred.
- Be in position to attend basic training related to the work.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
