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Company: South African National Blood Service
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 01 June 2026
Position Overview
Role Purpose: To assist the General Handyman in ensuring that all buildings, property, and surrounding areas are maintained in excellent condition.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Indicators (KPIs)
KPA 1: General Assistance & Maintenance Support
- KPI 1.1: Respond to and action requests efficiently, as instructed by the General Handyman.
- KPI 1.2: Ensure all necessary tools and manpower resources are readily available for scheduled tasks.
- KPI 1.3: Undertake independent general maintenance tasks and assist the General Handyman on specialized projects.
- KPI 1.4: Prepare, dismantle, and reassemble equipment and machinery undergoing repair.
- KPI 1.5: Provide cross-departmental assistance to other sections as and when needed.
- KPI 1.6: Strictly comply with all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and relevant legislation.
- KPI 1.7: Travel to various Zone Sites and/or Branches alongside the General Handyman to perform maintenance.
- KPI 1.8: Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors.
KPA 2: Tool & Equipment Management
- KPI 2.1: Accurately sign tools and equipment out of stock inventory.
- KPI 2.2: Maximize the lifespan of tools and equipment through consistent care, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
- KPI 2.3: Ensure tool and ladder registers are completed accurately on a monthly basis.
KPA 3: Worksite Cleanliness, Safety & Workshop Maintenance
- KPI 3.1: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment across all active worksites.
- KPI 3.2: Keep the main workshop clean by regularly sweeping, dusting machinery, and removing hazards.
- KPI 3.3: Conduct routine safety checks and inspect fire equipment to ensure compliance and readiness.
KPA 4: Administrative Duties
- KPI 4.1: Efficiently close out work orders.
- KPI 4.2: Complete purchase requisitions for materials and parts.
- KPI 4.3: Maintain accurate attendance registers and demonstrate excellent timekeeping.
Core Competencies
Cognitive Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
Personal Attributes
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Self-Management
- Ethical Behaviour
- Excellence Orientation
- Drive and Belief in the Cause
Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service Orientation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clear Communication
Professional & Technical Skills
- General maintenance skills
- Tool proficiency and care
- Basic trade knowledge
Job Requirements
Education
- Minimum: Grade 10
- Ideal/Preferred: Relevant Certificate in Carpentry, Plumbing, or Welding.
Experience & Knowledge
Proven, hands-on experience in one or more of the following trade areas:
- Painting
- Basic Welding
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
