Facilities Assistant (Recreation and Parks)

About the role

eThekwini's Community Services Department is recruiting a Facilities Assistant (Ref No: 44002996) within the Recreation and Parks Directorate, Parks Leisure and Cemeteries Division in Durban. The post is Grade 05, with a basic salary of R170,591.24 to R221,447.58 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare for daily tasks by collecting tools, materials and equipment and keeping them in good working order.
• Carry out the preparation and maintenance of assigned leisure and recreation facilities.
• Perform line function administration and control of resources.
• Liaise with the public and stakeholders and create a safe, secure work environment for staff and the general public.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of recreation facilities management.

Required profile

• An appropriate level of secondary education.
• 6 months of relevant experience preferred.
• Able to perform all duties efficiently and effectively; must not be allergic to dust and cleaning chemicals.
• Must undergo skills training; posts are interchangeable and overtime or abnormal hours may be required.

Required skills

• Management work, planning and organising.
• Facility-specific skills and workplace safety.
• Communication, interpersonal relationships, service delivery orientation, problem solving, accountability and ethical conduct, and team orientation.