Maintenance Assistant

at South African Medical Research Council
Published May 31, 2026
Expires June 20, 2026
Location Pretoria, South Africa
Category Engineering  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

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.

Job Description

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
Job Requirements
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

Please send your resume/CV