General Assistant (3 Months Contract - Wits DST/NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research - CBTBR)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of the job:

• To maintain a safe and clean working environment and provide office support and refreshments at specified times

Location:

• James Murray Building, NHLS Braamfontein - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Vacuum assigned offices, corridors and common areas
• Empty all office and lab waste bins and replace liners
• Wipe and dust office furniture and equipment, taking extra care with the lab equipment
• Store cleaning equipment and products neatly in designated cupboards
• Monitor the usage and stock levels of groceries, consumables and supplies
• Report anything in need of ordering, repair or replacement to management
• Perform any other similar or ad hoc duties as required
• Wash crockery and cutlery and pack it away neatly
• Clean sinks, taps and wipe surrounding surfaces
• Empty kitchen waste bins
• Wipe the microwave, fridge and other kitchen equipment as required
• Perform basic sterilisation procedures as required
• Maintain grocery and crockery stock
• Disinfect and wash floors and lavatories daily
• Empty paper towel waste bins
• Clean mirrors, doors, and door handles/locks
• Check liquid soap dispenser and replace soap as necessary
• Setup crockery and refreshments for booked venues at scheduled times
• Tidy and clean areas after meetings and/or events
• Wash crockery and pack it away neatly
• Open/lock doors, open/close windows and deactivate/activate the alarm before and after meetings or events
• Report anything in need of ordering, repair or replacement to management

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in office cleaning (laboratory cleaning experience would be advantageous)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Knowledge on the use of equipment and chemicals needed for cleaning
• Should be professional, organised and able to work in a timely manner
• Should possess a strong work ethic and a positive approach to tasks
• Should be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Should be willing to take instructions from event organisers
• Should be punctual and able to follow schedules and work to instructions
• Should be able to carry out physical activities i.e. lift and push equipment and furniture, bend, stoop and kneel

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 24 October 2024.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.