General Assistant

University of Cape Town Lung Institute; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected health institute in Paarl is seeking a General Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include performing daily cleaning tasks, maintaining cleanliness standards, and ensuring that supplies are monitored. Candidates should have a Grade 10 qualification and at least one year of relevant experience. The position is full-time, working Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 hours per week. This is an opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare environment while gaining experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 qualification required.
• 1 Year relevant cleaning experience necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and demonstrate good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning functions as assigned by the line manager.
• Deep clean all areas as required.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is in proper working condition.

Job description

The Centre for Child and Adolescent Lung Health Unit (CHILD), based in the Drakenstein Child Health Study in Paarl, requires applications for a GENERAL ASSISTANT.

12-month Fixed Term Contract.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10.
• 1 Year relevant cleaning experience.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, communication skills, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of how to use cleaning products and cleaning equipment.
• Good time management and communication skills.

Advantageous

• General Computer Literacy.
• Fluency in English and isiXhosa.
• Previous experience working in a clinical research setting.

Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Perform day-to-day cleaning functions as assigned by line manager.
• Deep cleaning of all areas as and when required.
• Monitor and steward cleaning supplies to avoid wastage and report stock shortages timeously.
• Prepare refreshments for study participants as and when required.
• Monitor and steward participant refreshment supplies and report stock shortages timeously.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is kept in proper working condition and stored away for safekeeping.
• Follow procedures regarding the waste management process.
• Set up of venues and prepare and serve refreshments & beverages for study meetings, training and other events – which may occur outside cleaner working hours.
• Ensure safety hazards are identified and neutralized.
• Maintain good interpersonal skill and be a team player.
• Maintain strict confidentiality as it relates to participant information.

Additional Information

• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• This position will be based in Paarl
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, minimum of 30 hours per week - please indicate preference in cover letter

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.

The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT

Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.