General Assistant

Job description

Undertakes activities associated with maintaining the cleanliness of swimming pools and surrounding areas in accordance with laid down instructions supporting acceptable standards of service delivery.

Requirements

• Grade 8
• 6 months relevant experience
• Basic life skills
• Machine operation skills (Walk behind lawnmower)
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Receiving verbal instructions from the supervisor on the work programme and/or maintenance and cleaning priorities
• Cleaning, maintaining swimming pools (vacuum, sweeping and brooming etc.)
• Cutting/trimming lawns and verges using handheld machines (walk behind lawnmowers) and/ or tools (shears, lashers) for the clearing of overgrown shrubs
• Mopping floors and washing/disinfecting ablution units
• Replacing items (toilet rolls) and checking and reporting defective items to the supervisor
• Mixing and using chemical detergents to remove stains/dirt from painted or ceramic surfaces
• Unblocking drains or ablution units using specific chemicals and cleaning rods to dislodge/breakdown debris/obstruction and checks functionality of systems
• Removing and replacing refuse bags from collection bins in public areas
• Promoting the swimming pools to visitors
• Support the caretaker with crowd control
• Adhere to all safety procedures
• Perform cleaning and store duties.

Application tips

• •Public service posts usually require a fully completed and signed Z83 form.
• •Attach a comprehensive CV — government panels shortlist strictly on listed requirements.
• •Quote the reference number exactly as it appears in the advert.