Aurum is hiring a General Assistant in Isando to maintain site facilities and uphold our brand image. Ideal for those passionate about gardening and facility management.
Closing Date: 19 July 2024
Location: Isando
Purpose
The primary purpose of the Facility General Assistant is to maintain site facilities, ensuring the gardens and grounds are always tidy and well-kept. This role significantly contributes to the overall aesthetic and operational efficiency of our facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Facility Management
- Facility Administration: Support the Corporate Operations Manager with all facility-related tasks, ensuring smooth operations.
- Landscaping Projects: Assist with various landscaping projects to enhance the beauty of the grounds.
- Garden and Grounds Maintenance: Regularly maintain the garden and grounds, including garden furniture and umbrellas.
- Entrance and Patio Cleaning: Ensure the entrance areas and patios are clean and inviting.
- Walkway, Driveway, and Basement Cleaning: Keep these areas spotless and free of debris.
- Pond Maintenance: Clean and maintain the pond to ensure it remains in excellent condition.
- Plant Care: Prune plants, bushes, shrubs, and trees to maintain their health and appearance.
- Lawn Care: Mow the lawn regularly and use a weed eater to keep the grounds in top condition.
- Planting and Transplanting: Plant new plants and seedlings, and divide and transplant plants as needed.
- Weed Control: Weed gardens and lawns to keep them free of unwanted plants.
- Watering Plants: Ensure all plants receive adequate watering, either manually or through irrigation systems.
- Garden Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain all garden equipment and tools.
- Animal Care: Ensure that birds (peacocks) and animals (feral cats) have adequate shelter, fresh water, and food.
- General Maintenance: Assist with general maintenance and repairs as required.
- Reporting Issues: Report all maintenance issues to the Corporate Operations Manager.
Fleet Management
- Vehicle Cleaning: Clean site vehicles as outlined in the Fleet Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures.
Asset Management
- Asset Support: Assist with the moving of furniture and equipment as outlined in the Asset Management Policy and/or Standard Operating Procedures.
Supply Chain Management
- Stock Handling: Assist with packing stock on and off vehicles as it is received or dispatched.
Records Management
- Record Handling: Assist with packing paper records on and off vehicles as they are received or dispatched.
Compliance and Policies
- Adherence to Policies: Comply with all departmental and company policies, standard operating procedures, working practice guidelines, and How to Guides.
- Health and Safety: Follow all health and safety policies, practices, and procedures as per prescribed legislation.
Technical Work Responsibilities
- Maintain gardens and grounds.
- Clean site vehicles.
- Manage site assets, including garden equipment and tools.
- Manage garden consumables.
- Support the movement of paper records.
Requirements
- Education: Grade 12
- Experience: One to two years’ experience in gardening.
- Legal Requirements: SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa.
- Work Hours: Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Skills and Personal Attributes
- Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively.
- Manual Labor: Strong manual labor skills.
- Machinery Skills: Proficient in using gardening machinery such as lawn mowers and weed eaters.
- Gardening Passion: Genuine passion for gardening.
- Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team.
- Gardening Knowledge: Familiarity with gardening techniques and plant care.
- Outdoor Enthusiasm: Love for working outdoors.
- Physical Fitness: Good health and physical fitness to perform manual labor.
- Strength: Ability to lift heavy objects.
Additional Information
Potential applicants should be aware that any job offers are contingent upon successfully obtaining the required security clearance, undergoing reference verification, and demonst the necessary skills and abilities through an assessment process.We embrace employment equity and are committed to achieving fair and equal representation of our workforce. Aurum prioritizes applications from employees within the company and candidates who come from backgrounds that have faced discrimination in the past. Aurum also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities.
Although we’ll thoroughly review every application, only those selected for the shortlist will invited for an interview. If you don’t receive a response from us within 21 days of the application deadline, it means your application was not successful. will be provided to all interviewed candidates as part of our ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth.
Join us at Aurum and play a key role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our facilities, ensuring a positive and welcoming environment for all.
APPLY HERE FOR GENERAL ASSISTANT
