Electrical Assistant at Stellenbosch University

About the job

Duties

• Working as assistant to a qualified electrician or semi-skilled electrician;
• Managing and maintaining electrical tools, hand tools and ladders;
• Housekeeping of the workshop, work place, switchrooms, and vehicle;
• If deemed compitant by the engineer, the incument will be required to work on plugs and lights;
• Driving a vehicle while towing a diesel bouser or trailer and filling generators with fuel;
• Electronic and paper recordkeeping;
• The ability to work at heights;
• General management: Applying occupational health and safety measures, national electrical standards(SANS), and the University's policy and procedures;
• Relations management: Promoting and maintaining good working relations and partnerships with internal clients and contractors, as well as promoting the image of Facilities Management both inside and outside the University.

Job Requirements:

• N2 certificate in electrical, or equivalent qualification;
• At least two years' relevant experience in the electrical trade;
• Basic computer skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Proven communication skills in both Afrikaans and English;
• An above-average ability to promote and maintain good human relations with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders;
• The ability to motivate colleagues and inspire them to provide better service delivery;
• The ability to function within a team;
• Willingness to work after hours;
• A valid Code EB or Code 14 driver's licence (licence to tow a trailer).