General Assistant I: Mover (P15) (Facilities Management: Campuses) X2 Posts (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 Principal and Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) within the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa."
Job description
- To ensure that the assessment venues are prepared on time and at the furniture/equipment is at the correct venue.
- To ensure that venues are prepared for events according to the requirements of the event organiser
- Stacking and redistribution of furniture to offices and venues on request.
- Moving furniture and equipment between all 4 UJ campuses
- Moving all redundant furniture and equipment on campus to a designated area.
- Mantling and dismantling of furniture and equipment
- Ensure job cards are closed timeously
- Ensure the asset register is maintained (toolbox etc are kept in good condition)
- Driving as instructed by line manager to conduct general work and disposing of waste/refuge as and when required. Including assisting peers with driving upon request within the Campus Facilities Management environment. Pick up cleaners from the outside houses when required.
- Assisting with the stock at stores (Moving stock etc)
- Ensuring storeroom is stacked and set according to managers requirements
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the University Health & Safety policy, and emergency fire procedures.
- Report any faulty appliances, damaged equipment, or any potential hazard.
- Promote safe working practices within the university grounds and off-campus residences.
- Wear uniform and or protective clothing.
- To ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings are secure.
- To attend recommended training as per the employee’s personal developmental plan.
- Ensure you are trained on UJ Performance Management System
- Ensure you are knowledgeable on UJ policies and procedures.
- Employee must work within UJ policy and guidelines.
- Live the UJ Values
Minimum requirements
- Grade 10 or Vocational certificate (NQF Level 3)
- One year of job-related experience
- Driver’s license
- Knowledge of basic moving furniture and equipment.
- Professional driver’s permit (PDP)
- High responsiveness to moving.
- Ability to work physically under pressure and independently.
- Ability to follow instructions with good understanding.
- Respectful in interactions with clients/customers in the service field.
- Good communication skills.
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Must have basic reading and writing skills
- Must be customer focused
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.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za
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.
