General Assistant Semi-skilled at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About the job: 

• The CSIR has a vacancy for a General Assistant in the Facilities Management & Security Services. The incumbent will perform semi-skilled multiple repair and maintenance tasks, which include, but not limited to: electrical work; carpentry work; plumbing; painting; flooring; Air conditioning, removals and general facility repairs and housekeeping. To assist the supervisor, artisans, technicians and handyman in carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance, refurbishments and new installations. To carry out preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on buildings, systems and equipment and ancillary areas. This position is based in Stellenbosch.
• This position reports to Building Maintenance Supervisor.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist Artisans and Handyman in carrying out planned maintenance and repairs to CSIR buildings plant and equipment.
• Perform minor electrical works to include but not limited to the following: replacing light bulbs and tubes and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Perform electrical tasks under the supervision of the Artisan, such tasks to include but not limited to the following: Installation and replacement of light fittings; installation/replacement of electrical plugs; electrical wiring.
• Perform minor air conditioning works to include but not limited to the following: preventative maintenance inspections and cleaning of filters; cleaning air conditioner outside units.
• Perform air-conditioning and refrigeration tasks under the supervision of the Artisan, such tasks to include but not limited to the following: Installation and replacement of air conditioners; re-gassing, general repairs.
• Perform general building maintenance works to include but not limited to the following: painting; flooring; furniture; blinds; mounting white boards and pictures; doors, door systems and locks; cleaning roofs; and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Perform general facilities duties to include but not limited to the following: general housekeeping in all areas of work; cleaning of vehicles used by the section; attend to personnel visiting the site such as contractors.
• Carry out other general duties within the section and assist clients with minor requests as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Matric
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a technical / maintenance environment
• 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience will be an advantage
• Code 8 driver's License with medical clearance certificate
• Good knowledge of maintenance and facilities management
• Knowledge and experienced in EHS and statutory compliance in workshop environment.
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).  

What's in it for you? 

The CSIR offers:

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.                                                                            

Closing date: 5 September 2026