CITY PROPERTY | General Worker (Pretoria)

The following is a list of the position’s primary duties and responsibilities. Any additional duties and obligations that could be expected for the role may be necessary; this is by no means a comprehensive list.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s)Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)To maintain the buildings.

• Gather and distribute packages and internal mail (hardcopy documents).
• Stock goods are moved and packaged within the building.
• Reposition and move furniture as needed.
• When necessary, do little plumbing repairs.
• Small electrical repairs (such as replacing lightbulbs, installing new light fixtures, repairing desk drawers, etc.)
• Apply paint as needed.
• General upkeep (such as tiling, carpentry, lock replacement, door hinge repair, etc.)
• safe storage of allotted tools, supplies, and machinery.
• Inform the office manager of any maintenance or flaws.Working conditions: Although most of the job is done indoors, some outdoor work is necessary. It will also be necessary to work at heights and possibly carry large objects.

Requirements 

• Grade 12 required.
• Experience working as a handyman assistant for one to two years
• Messenger experience (mail and package delivery).

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Fundamental knowledge of health and safety
• fundamental understanding of how to use the instruments needed to carry out tasks.
• Basic skills in reading and math

Personal Attributes:

• Be objective and observe things as they truly are when doing a reality test.
• Impulse control is the ability to regulate or postpone an impulse.
• Flexibility is the ability to change feelings, ideas, and actions.
• Developing relationships that benefit both parties is known as interpersonal relationships.
• Empathy is the capacity to comprehend and value the feelings of others.
• Independence: Take charge of your own destiny.
• Teamwork is characterized by collaboration, a positive outlook, and supportive individuals.
• Persistence is the ability to finish projects, not give up, and despise leaving things unfinished.
• Respecting rules and closely adhering to work standards is known as rule following.
• Attention to detail: pay close attention to details, aim for excellence, and maintain organization.
• Planning: take pleasure in creating thorough and long-term plans.
• Creativity and open-mindedness are qualities of innovation.