Artisan Assistant : Technical Services

HR Genie; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Gqeberha seeks a maintenance assistant to aid in building services. You will assist in repairs, use power tools, and ensure safety compliance. A Grade 8-12 education and relevant experience are required, with preference for drivers. Applications close on 28 November 2025.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s relevant maintenance experience.
• Preference for applicants with an Unendorsed Category B driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist an Artisan in repairing and maintaining buildings.
• Independent use of electrical power tools.
• Apply protective coatings and edging.

Skills

Knowledge of Large Buildings and Services infrastructure

Ability to work independently

Use of electrical power tools

Knowledge about minor building maintenance

Knowledge of building regulations

Education

Grade 8-12

Tools

Belt sanders

Drills

Job description

SUMMARY :

• Assist an Artisan in repairing and maintaining buildings on all building services related work ord

POSITION INFO : 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
• QualificationsCriminal record checks

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.