Facility and Maintenance Coordinator

Location:	Goethe-Institut Johannesburg
Position:	Facility and Maintenance Coordinator
Starting Date:	01.12.2024
Working hours:	50% (20 Hours/week)
Type of Employment:	2-year contract
Aplication Deadline:	24.10.2024
Email address for application:	Nthabeleng.Mashiya@goethe.de

The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is looking for a Facility and Maintenance Coordinator on a 50% basis, working in the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg office from 1st of December 2024. The contract is for 20 hours a week and limited to a 2-year contract with a salary based on the applicable remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut South Africa.

ABOUT THE GOETHE-INSTITUT SOUTH AFRICA

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany's cultural, social and political life. The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg regulates the work in the Sub-Saharan countries. Its activities in this region have a special focus on strengthening the pan-African dialogue, and on promoting mobile access to information and education.
For more information, visit www.goethe.de/johannesburg.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facility Management:           
  • Oversee the overall maintenance and operation of the building
  • Addressing minor defects through repair work.

• Coordination of External Service Providers:
  • Obtain and compare quotes from various service providers, according to Goethe-Institut procurement regulations.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of external contractors to ensure quality standards.
• Technical Support for Events and Exams:
  • Provide technical support for events and examinations, ensuring all necessary equipment and technology are functioning properly.
  • Assist with events, including assembly, dismantling, cleaning, technology setup, transport, and purchasing.
  • Drive the company car when needed, including running errands and picking up guests for the Institut.
• Health and Safety Officer:
  • Implement and monitor health and safety regulations within the Institut.
  • Conduct training sessions on health and safety protocols for staff.
• General Support Duties:
  • Provide assistance with various general duties as needed within the organization.
  • Preparation of VKs.
  • Substitution for driver, caretaker and operations officer.

Requirements:

• Education:             

  Relevant educational background in facility management, maintenance, or a related field.
  Health and Safety certificate (Advantageous)

• Experience:           

  Previous experience in facility management, maintenance coordination, or a similar role, with a focus on event coordination and health and safety.

• Interpersonal Skills:

  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Organizational Skills:

  Strong organizational abilities, with a structured and meticulous approach to work.

• Flexibility: 

  Work on weekends necessary.

• Driver’s License:

  Valid code 10 driver license.

• Additional Requirements:

  No criminal record or pending cases.
  South African work permit, non-South African applicants need to have a valid work permit for South Africa.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short motivation letter exclusively by e-mail to Nthabeleng.Mashiya@goethe.de no later than 24 October 2024.  Please consider your application unsuccessful if you haven’t received a reply by 4 November 2024.

Please add the following declaration of consent to your application:
“I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents for the purposes of the admission procedure at the Goethe-Institut.”

Important note on the application procedure:

Only complete applications will be considered. We reserve the right not to fill this position.