CS/PMBM/FM/09

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 with basic literacy
• 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a building maintenance working environment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication in 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans, English, or Xhosa)
• Shows initiative
• Good physical condition and strength with the ability to work in awkward spaces
• Good interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and ability to give attention to detail
• Able to work in a team
• Service delivery oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-discipline, sound interpersonal relations, punctual, and sound health
• Sober habits
• Work in varying temperatures

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Providing support to the Artisan during the marking of work area/site, holding measuring tape
• Excavating and backfilling trenches to define levels using hand-held tools (e.g., spade, picks, etc.)
• Preparing requisite quantities of materials (e.g., concrete, mortar, etc.) and proceeding with mixing sequences
• Preparing surfaces with hand-held tools
• Assisting Artisan with the following:
  • Painting/varnishing of windows
  • General painting
  • Plastering/skim coating of walls
  • Plumbing work
  • Repairing of ceilings and cornices
  • Laying of vinyl tiles
  • Replacing glazing
  • Replacing gutters and downpipes
  • Roof cleaning and painting
• Cleaning of sites
• Removing and washing off debris from tools and equipment
• Placing and stacking of tools/equipment in the vehicle, observing sequences and procedures supporting safe transit
• Physically loading materials and other products and/or holding and guiding plant/equipment during hoisting and placement

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Code B driver’s License
• Studying towards an applicable Trade Certificate