Tradesmen helper/Escort - American Embassy SouthAfrica

Job Title Tradesmen helper/Escort

Recruiter: American Embassy
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Johannesburg
Category: Civil / Building Offer:
Introduction

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, AND SUBMIT COPIES WITH APPLICATION.

The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is seeking an individual for the position of Tradesmen helper/Escort in the Facilities Maintenance Office (FAC).
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

NOTE:  ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.

Items 1- 5 are ALL REQUIRED

1.      Education:  Completion of grade 10 (standard 8) is required.  
2.      Experience:  Minimum of six month’s work experience in facilities or warehouse operations is required.
3.      Language:  -          English level III – good working knowledge in writing, reading and speaking is required.
-          Level II - limited knowledge in another local South African language is required.
4.      Knowledge:  -
          Must have knowledge of one or more trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, etc., is required.
-          Must have working knowledge of tools and equipment necessary to perform the job.
5.      Skills and Abilities:  -          Ability to schedule work is required.
-          Ability to lift heavy objects, and stand for long periods of time is required.
-          Ability to multi-task is required.-          Good interpersonal skills are required.
-          Must possess valid South African driver’s license.
Job Specification


Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent is primarily responsible for assisting skilled tradesmen in the performance of their duties, while learning skills in the various trades.  The incumbent performs escort duties for government owned and leased properties.  Also, maintains facility workshops on the consulate compound in clean working order.

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: Please note that this link will take you to the p-net site.http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

Register and Apply via:  http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za