General Assistant

Bidvest Facilities Management; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company based in Cape Town is seeking an individual for general groundskeeping and maintenance duties. Responsibilities include cleaning storm water systems, maintaining parking levels, and conducting monthly safety checks. The ideal candidate will assist with pest control and provide support during wet service operations. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to local and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• General groundskeeping and maintenance activities.
• Flash and clean storm water drains on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain and clean parking level facilities and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain exterior building features.
• Conduct monthly safety and functionality checks.
• Assist pest control service providers.
• Provide general escort duties for wet services.

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

This role profile is an abridged version of what the job incumbent is expected to do in an ordinary day. It does not cover all the duties that will be undertaken by this person which may be delegated to the job incumbent from time to time.

MAIN OUTPUTS

• General groundskeeping and general outside maintenance: General cleaning and environment maintenance.
• Storm water system: Flash and clean storm water drains on a scheduled basis; readings and checks on stormwater drains and wastewater treatment plant; daily inspection and servicing escort and cleaning; spillage/overflow reaction.
• Parking level maintenance: Maintain, clean and replace trash bins; maintain and repair doors, doorways and entry/exit points; monitor fire extinguishers and inspection dates; replace light bulbs and tubes; monitor environment around EV chargers and ensure safe usability; clean wet service pipes.
• Exterior building face: Clean and maintain exterior louvres.
• Inspect security light points and report faults to electrical teams.
• Monthly checks and inspections: Conduct regular monthly checks and inspections to maintain and enhance safety and functionality of wet systems across the Zola campus, aligning with local requirements and South African practices.
• Pest control monitoring and assisting service provider: Assist service provider with escort services, access to pest control equipment in crawl spaces, limit ingress of pests to environment (e.g., grate covers over drainage systems, small entrance areas). Duties include cleaning area and equipment in crawl space and drainage systems, monitoring and maintaining bird control systems, and cleaning bird droppings if needed on all possible purchase areas.
• General escort duty overflow for wet services.