Direct Reporting Line: Facilities Co-ordinator Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).The IIE's Vega School, Cape Town Campus has a vacancy for a General Assistant/ Handyman (Facilities).Duties and Responsibilities:Pause and Rest AreasSetout/return umbrellasEnsure courtyard and podium areas are neat and tidy as well as correctly laid outEnsure all hedges are kept neatly trimmedReport any faulty/broken equipment to the Facility Co-ordinatorSetting up of VenuesSetting up venues for special meetings and returning to original setup thereafterCheck that all classrooms are ready for lecturesCheck that desks and chairs are correctly positionedCheck that whiteboards are clean and have duster padsReport any faulty/broken equipment to the Facility CoordinatorRecycling/Waste ManagementEnsure that all wastepaper containers are emptied dailyEnsure all waste is separated for recyclingEnsure departments have sufficient printing paperKeep all waste/Recycling areas clean and tidyCampus SecurityLiaise with security personnel if there are any security issuesAssist with campus opening and lock-up requirements when neededGeneral Campus FacilitiesDaily checking and reporting of faulty lightsDetermines and organizes work sequences and on-site applications and,Executes repairs and renovations to interior/exterior surfaces fixtures and fittingsBasic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs, guiding personnel on applications and requirementsPainting and tiling repairs including doors locks and door repairsPerform routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to: Painting, tiling, cleaning of gutters and general maintenance repairsMaintenance activities undertaken and completed at specific areasLiaise with cleaners to check up that all toilets are clean and tidyKeep all corridors, fire escapes and basement areas free of obstructionsAssist Student Experience department as requiredAssist with deliveries, moving stock and prepare boxes for courieringAssist Marketing department with control and movement of marketing materialsAssist all staff with ad-hoc tasks.Competencies Required:Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skillsDemonstrated ability to manage work and self proactivelyAble to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practiceAble to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality, and performancePassion for Customer ServiceExperience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantageHard workingHonestReliableGood time managementMinimum Qualification Requirements:MatricMinimum Work Experience Requirements:General Assistant/ Handyman experience5 years' experience in a 5-star maintenance environment would be an advantageThe IIE's Vega is an Equal Opportunity Employer.However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.
