Permanent Maintenance & Grounds Technician – Cape Town

South-African-Medical-Research-Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 113,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The SAMRC Facilities Management Division requires a skilled Maintenance Assistant to maintain the building and grounds at SAMRC Cape Town Office. This is a permanent post within Facilities Management, offering a stable career path in a research institution.

Key responsibilities include working with Facilities Handymen, prioritizing daily tasks, and assisting with asset transfers and other related duties, while complying with health and safety regulations and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent required; 3–5 years relevant experience preferred.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and air conditioning experience desired.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 8 or 10) and PDP are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds in collaboration with Facilities Handymen.
• Prioritize and organize own work to maintain internal and external building infrastructure daily.
• Assist with asset transfers and other facilities management tasks as requested by the supervisor.
• Relieve the Driver and Postal/Store man during their absences.
• Adhere to health, safety and environment regulations and organizational policies.

Education

Matric or Equivalent

PDP (Professional Driving Permit)

Tools

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Air Conditioning

Driver’s License

Job description

The SAMRC Facilities Management Division requires a skilled Maintenance Assistant to maintain the building and grounds at SAMRC Cape Town Office. This is a permanent post within Facilities Management, offering a stable career path in a research institution.

Key responsibilities include working with Facilities Handymen, prioritizing daily tasks, and assisting with asset transfers and other related duties, while complying with health and safety regulations and company procedures.