Maintenance Assistant

South African Medical Research Council

Job Reference Number: R 861A

Department: Facilities Management

Business Unit

Industry: Civil/Building

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The SAMRC Facilities Management Division requires a skilled and experienced Maintenance Assistant who will be responsible for the maintenance of the building and grounds at the SAMRC Pretoria Offices.

The SAMRC Facilities Management Division requires a skilled and experienced Maintenance Assistant who will be responsible for the maintenance of the building and grounds at the SAMRC Pretoria Offices.

Responsibilities

  • The Maintenance Assistant will work closely with the Facilities Handymen to maintain the buildings and grounds.
  • The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for prioritizing and organizing own work to maintain internal and external building infrastructure daily.
  • Assist with asset transfers and any other facilities management services as requested by the Facilities Handyman or Supervisor.
  • The Maintenance Assistant will perform relieving duties for the Driver and Postal/ Storeman in their absence.
  • Adherent to health, safety and environment regulations and organizational policies and procedures

Duration

  • Permanent Contract

Remuneration

  • R 125,928 per annum, cost-to-company

Core Requirements

  • Matric or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience
  • Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and air conditioning experience
  • Valid Driver’s License (Code 8 or 10)

Added advantage

  • Previous experience working and maintaining huge grounds and buildings

Closing Date

  • 05 June 2026

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