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Work Description

The Facility General Assistant: Facilities Management is responsible for ensuring that Aurum Facilities are well maintained and in a good state of repair to positively reflect the Aurum brand.

Technical Work Responsibilities

Facility Management – general maintenance and repairs
Fleet Management – cleaning site vehicles

Duties

Facility Management

Facility Administration – supporting the Corporate Operations Facilities Management Coordinator with all Facility related duties.
Ensure that facilities are neat, clean and in a good operating condition
Inspecting, fixing and maintain equipment and machinery
Operation of various types of tools and equipment safely and efficiently
Record and report all maintenance completed to the Facilities Management Coordinator.
Provide recommendations on maintenance products and consumables

Fleet Management

Fleet Management– providing support as outlined in the Fleet Management Policy and/or Fleet Management Standard Operating Procedures, this includes cleaning of vehicles (when required)
Asset Management – providing support as outlined in the Asset Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes the moving of furniture and equipment (when required)
Supply Chain Management – providing support as outlined in the Supply Chain Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes packing stock on and off vehicles as stock is received or dispatched (when required)
Records Management – providing support as outlined in the Records Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures, this includes packing paper records on and off vehicles as records are received or dispatched (when required).
Policies and Standard Operating Procedures – adhere to all departmental and company policies, standard operating procedures, working practice guidelines and How to Guides.
Write working practice guidelines and how to manuals and review annually.
Comply with all health and safety policies, practices, and procedures according to prescribed legislation.
Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Education

• Grade 12

Advantageous

• Familiarity with general maintenance, plumbing, electrical, painting, plastering, drywalling, ceilings, flooring, doors, and basic brick laying.

Experience

• One to Two years’ experience in a similar role or experience as a handy man or facility assistant.

Requirements

• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to travel to Aurum sites in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime

Essential Requirements

• Time management skills
• Strong manual skills
• Health and physical fitness
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to use small power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to use professional and specialized equipment.
• Passion for general building maintenance and repairs
• Communication skills – proficient in English

Personal Attributes

Teamwork
Knowledge of maintenance techniques.
Knowledge of painting techniques.
Knowledge of general plumbing and electrical techniques.
A love for building
Health and physical fitness
The ability to lift heavy objects
The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking, and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development

Closing date: 19 July 2024

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