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Assistant Glazing Maintenance Worker

Johannesburg, South Africa Administration 15 Views Closing: Nov 08, 2026

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Job Summary

Department: Operations and Facilities Management Department

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation of glass in windows frames, skylights, shopfronts, display cases or on surfaces such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings and table tops are conducted at a high quality standard
  • Minor repairs such as window holders, replacement of glass in windows frames and shopfronts are timeously completed as per work order request
  • Conduct building inspections
  • Ensure that materials and goods are collected and delivered at the agreed time to the respective premises
  • Ensure that health and safety is adhered to at all times
  • Completion of work
  • Quality of workmanship adhered to at all times
  • General cleaning
  • Carry out responsibilities and duties according to the OHS Act
  • Conduct a basic health and safety inspection
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse tests as per the Universitys Policies
  • Full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) compliance
  • Safe use of hand tools and equipment
  • Securing tools and equipment before transportation
  • Off-loading on authorized areas
  • Carrying and lifting items according to OHS Act
  • Undertake duties and tasks as prescribed from time to time by the line manager and OFMD Management
  • Required to work overtime or on weekends

Requirements

Required Academic Qualification/s (and Professional Registration/Trade where applicable):

  • Matric/Grade 12
  • N3/N4
  • N4 Trade Certificate - Desirable

Licenses:

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  • Valid drivers license Code B

Required Years of Work Related Experience:

  • 3 years General Glazing Maintenance in a property/built environment

Technical Competencies

  • Basic understanding of glazing and aluminium fittings
  • Physically Fit
  • Good Housekeeping skills
  • Technical Literate
  • Ability to work at heights

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors:

  • Customer Service Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team player
  • Numerical Skills
  • Writing Skills

Compliance/Statutory Requirements (Knowledge, Understanding and or Training)

  • OHS Act
  • Glazing Regulations (Basic Understanding)
  • Environmental Management Standards (General Knowledge)
  • Building Regulations Standards (General Knowledge)
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Source: irec.wits.ac.za

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