General Assistant/handyman - Cape Town, South Africa - IIE Varsity College , IIE Vega and IIE MSA

IIE Varsity College , IIE Vega and IIE MSA

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Direct Reporting Line:

Facilities Co-ordinator
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Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Vega School, Cape Town Campus has a vacancy for a General Assistant/ Handyman (Facilities).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pause and Rest Areas

Setout/return umbrellas
Ensure courtyard and podium areas are neat and tidy as well as correctly laid out
Ensure all hedges are kept neatly trimmed
Report any faulty/broken equipment to the Facility Coordinator

Setting up of Venues

Setting up venues for special meetings and returning to original setup thereafter
Check that all classrooms are ready for lectures
Check that desks and chairs are correctly positioned
Check that whiteboards are clean and have duster pads
Report any faulty/broken equipment to the Facility Coordinator

Recycling/Waste Management

Ensure that all wastepaper containers are emptied daily
Ensure all waste is separated for recycling
Ensure departments have sufficient printing paper
Keep all waste/Recycling areas clean and tidy

Campus Security

Liaise with security personnel if there are any security issues
Assist with campus opening and lockup requirements when needed

General Campus Facilities

Daily checking and reporting of faulty lights
Executes repairs and renovations to interior/exterior surfaces fixtures and fittings
Painting and tiling repairs including doors locks and door repairs
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to: Painting, tiling, cleaning of gutters and general maintenance repairs
Maintenance activities undertaken and completed at specific areas
Liaise with cleaners to check up that all toilets are clean and tidy
Keep all corridors, fire escapes and basement areas free of obstructions
Assist Student Experience department as required
Assist with deliveries, moving stock and prepare boxes for couriering
Assist Marketing department with control and movement of marketing materials
Assist all staff with adhoc tasks.

Competencies Required:

Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality, and performance
Passion for Customer Service
Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage
Hard working
Honest
Reliable
Good time management

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Matric

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

General Assistant/ Handyman experience
5 years' experience in a 5star maintenance environment would be an advantage

The IIE's Vega is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.