Artisan General Campus Maintenance Services

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• The purpose of this post is to execute Building and Engineering related maintenance work and services to all NMU buildings on all campuses and in accordance with the Health and Safety Act and NMU policies and procedures.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To ensure all works requisitions and job cards are completed daily.
• To ensure that all building and engineering maintenance work and services are completed daily.
• To ensure that preventative maintenance is carried out through regular inspections of buildings.
• To keep record and control over tools and machines in respect of carpentry services.
• To work independently and complete all stand-by related work.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Have excellent knowledge of NMU Buildings and Services infrastructure.
• Have knowledge of regulations within the Health and Safety Act relating to chemical gases, machinery, scaffolding, ladders, etc.
• Have knowledge of supervising personnel.
• Have knowledge of reading, writing and calculation of technical data.
• Have good maintenance related skills.
• Have good knowledge of building plans & specifications.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must have the following:

• N2 Qualification or Technical Grade 12.
• Accredited Trade Certificate Preferable Mechanical or other.
• 3 years relevant experience in General maintenance.
• Unendorsed Category B driver’s license

Important

Please note that candidates who are invited for an interview will be expected to undergo an in-person.

interview which may include a competency-based assessment of skills in the areas of carpentry.

Candidates will be given sufficient time to prepare for this.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants are to submit:

• a cover letter detailing how their skills exactly match the post requirements,
• an updated CV,
• a copy of ,
• copy of Driver’s License and
• certified copies of all related qualifications

Closing Date:

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.