Artisan Assistant : Technical Services

NMU; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African university is seeking an individual to assist in building services maintenance, requiring knowledge of infrastructure and the ability to work at heights. Applicants must have at least one year of relevant maintenance experience, with a preference for those holding an Unendorsed Category B driver’s license. The position is based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s relevant maintenance experience required.
• Preference for candidates holding an Unendorsed Category B driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing and maintaining buildings.
• Independently use electrical power tools.
• Apply protective coatings and edging.

Skills

Knowledge of Large Buildings and Services infrastructure

Ability to work without supervision

Knowledge about minor building maintenance

Ability to work at heights

Education

Grade 8-12

Tools

Electrical power tools

Job description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of this post is to lend assistance in the building services workshops regarding maintenance and preventative maintenance work and services to all NMU buildings in accordance with the Health and Safety Act and NMU policies and procedures.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Assist an Artisan in repairing and maintaining buildings on all building services related work orders.
• Be able to independently use electrical power tools, eg belt sanders, drills, etc.
• To apply protective coatings to objects (eg. varnish)
• To apply edging to chipboard parts of cupboards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Have knowledge of Large Buildings and Services infrastructure.
• Possess the ability to work without supervision and function well as part of a team.
• Have knowledge about minor building maintenance and new installation work.
• Must be able to work at heights, eg : ladders, scaffolding, roofs etc.
• Have working knowledge of the building regulations in the Occupation Health and Safety Act and Construction Safety legislation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 8-12.
• 1 year’s relevant maintenance experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants that have and Unendorsed Category B driver’s license.

REFERENCE CHECKING

• Referees
• Qualifications
• Criminal record checks

DISCLAIMER

Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 28 November 2025.