Administrative Assistant III (P11) (Facilities Management: Occupational Safety) (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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Assist with emergency drills after hours
- Fire mobile inspections 2 weekly
- Inspect all emergency telephones monthly
- Develop an effective filing system to ensure that the inspection forms are filled.
- Assist with testing of evacuation alarms monthly
- Assist with the installation of safety signs
- Provide administrative support to the department’s teams as and when required.
- Inspect escape doors at the JOB daily
- Attend to alarms being activated during working hours
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF 4) with relevant Diploma (NQF 6) in Occupational Safety.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in occupational Safety.
- Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
- Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and use of the Internet.
- Fire marshal training
- First aid level one training
- Valid code 8 driver’s license
- Ability to work overtime as and when required
- High attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure and independently.
- Active listening and interpersonal skills
- Organisational and administrative skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to build and maintain good relationships
- Previous experience in a higher education institution
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.
