General Assistant: Asset Mover at University of Western Cape

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
• The University of the Western Cape seeks to appoint a General Assistant Asset mover to form part of the Assets Department, reporting to the Manager: Postal , Assets, Insurance and Transport.

The Job Role includes:

• Moving furniture / goods on and off campus
• Packing & arranging as per function’s requirements e.g. graduations, exam venues
• Moving assets inter-department and to and from the Assets storeroom
• Checking the store room for stock keeping
• Reporting to leadership any hazardous / defective matters
• On-loading and off-loading of assets onto and from vehicle
• Complete daily vehicle check sheet
• Reporting on defects, incidents/accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes
• Keeping vehicles neat and tidy
• Assisting with functions in the Main Hall

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior certificate)
• Valid code 10 driver’s license
• Valid PrDP
• At least two years' driving experience 
• 2 years relevant experience 

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically fit to move assets and equipment

Closing Date

• 13/10/2026