General Assistant

The Tolcon Group; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Electrical Projects (NEP) in Bellville, Cape Town, is seeking an entry-level assistant. The role involves digging trenches, laying cables, and chasing walls for conduit, with travel to sites as needed.

The position emphasizes physical fitness, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions. Ideal candidates are Grade 12 graduates with strong communication skills, deadline orientation, and a proactive work ethic.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Entry level role with physical demanding tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Deadline driven and detail oriented.
• Ability to follow instructions and be self-motivated.
• Trustworthy with ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Dig holes and trenches, plant poles and lay cables in trenches and wireways.
• Pulling in of large cables.
• Chase and cut walls and concrete floors for conduit.
• Load and unload materials.
• Strip redundant installations and equipment from removed supply cables.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Detail oriented

Instructions following

Self-management

Trustworthy

Physical fitness

Willing to travel

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Company: Northern Electrical Projects (NEP)Location: Bellville, Cape TownReports to: Operations ManagerPosition Type: Entry-level

Qualifications and Skills

• Grade 12.
• Entry level – need to chop and chase walls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Deadline driven.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Highly motivated individual with strong self-management skills.
• High level of trustworthiness and ethical conduct.
• Ability to grind, cut and chase.
• The daily physical demands are those required of a general assistant.
• The candidate must be physically fit.
• The person will be required to travel to the site.
• The work environment characteristics are those
• Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Dig holes and trenches, plant poles and lay cables in trenches and wireways.
• Pulling in of large cables
• Chase and cut walls and concrete floors for conduit.
• Load and unload materials.
• Strip redundant installations and equipment incidental thereto from which the supply cables have been removed.

This job specification outlines the main duties of the role and is not an exhaustive list. By applying, you consent to the Company processing your personal information in line with PoPI, which may include reference, credit, and background checks. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and a medical assessment may be required in terms of OHS legislation. The Company is committed to workplace transformation and upholding its Employment Equity objectives. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities as well as candidates from designated groups. Kindly note should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of your application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.