• The purpose of this job is to do general maintenance of the assigned university sporting facilities and equipment. The jobholder ensures venues are in optimum condition, up to date and prepared for internal and external sporting events and functions on the UWC Campus.  The jobholder also has a general responsibility to the sporting community within the university to provide assistance, information and organisation wherever necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 11 or NQF equivalent
• 4 years experience, where such experience includes:
• Experience in supervision of sporting facilities
• Experience in fault diagnosis and minor repairs of sporting facilities
• Previous experience in safety and working within the regulations laid down by OHSA
• Previous experience in working in a swimming pool environment
• Ability to swim or undertake swimming lessons within three (3) months of employment

Advantageous requirements

• Senior Certificate or NQF 4 equivalent
• A valid code B drivers licence must be in possession at the time of application and the applicant must be in possession of the licence for at least two (2) years
• A valid PDP if the successful candidate does not have a valid PDP, they would need to obtain one within three (3) months of employment

Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills