General Assistant - Isando at The Aurum Institute

Purpose

The Facility General Assistant maintains site facilities to ensure that the gardens and grounds are consistently tidy and well-kept to positively reflect the Aurum brand.

Duties

• Facility Management
  • Facility Administration – supporting the Corporate Operations Manager (Site Operations Manager) with all Facility related duties.
  • Help with landscaping projects.
  • Maintaining the garden and grounds, including garden assets (garden furniture and umbrellas)
  • Cleaning the entrance areas and patios
  • Sweeping and cleaning walkways, driveways and basements
  • Cleaning and maintaining the pond to ensure that it is kept in a good condition
  • Pruning plants, bushes, shrubs and trees
  • Ensuring edges of walkways and gardens are kept neat and tidy
  • Regularly mow the lawn and use the weed eater to keep grounds maintained.
  • Divide and transplant plants as and when required.
  • Weed gardens and lawns to keep weeds at bay.
  • Remove weeds from paving
  • Plant new plants and seedlings
  • Ensure plants receive adequate watering.
  • Install and maintain garden irrigation systems
  • Clean and maintain garden equipment and tools
  • Ensure that birds (peacocks) and animals (feral cats) have adequate shelter, fresh water and food
  • Report all maintenance issues to the Corporate Operations Manager
  • Assisting with general maintenance and repairs (when required)
• 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.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Facility Management – maintain gardens and grounds
• Fleet Management – cleaning site vehicles
• Asset Management – site assets (garden equipment and tools)
• Supply Chain Management – stock management (garden consumables)
• Records Management - support moving paper records

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12

Advantageous

• Familiarity with landscaping, garden techniques and grounds maintenance

Experience

• One to Two years’ experience in gardening.

Requirements

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

Essential Requirements

• Time management skills
• Strong manual labour skills
• Machinery skills (lawn mower, weed eater, gardening equipment)
• Passion for gardening
• Communication skills – proficient in English

Personal Attributes

• Teamwork
• Knowledge of gardening techniques
• Knowledge of plant and flower care techniques
• A love of the outdoors
• Health and physical fitness
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time