Mechanical Technician (Officer- post level 1011) University Estates (Job ID 6271)

Description

This post was previously advertised as Job ID 6239. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

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Duties and responsibilities

• Inspect workmanship and all mechanical equipment.
• Responsible for daily work task operations.
• Responsible for quality control on repairs and new mechanical installations.
• Assist with signing off on the preventive planned maintenance job cards.
• Request allocations to mechanical contractors depending on the scope of work.
• Obtain quotations as per pre-determined specifications.
• Sign off on invoices after inspection of completed work.
• Evaluate and advertise official quotations.
• Make informed decisions on behalf of the Section Head in his absence.
• Available for after-hours services.
• Available for monthly service trips to the Qwaqwa Campus.

Manage the Building Management System (BMS).

Manage the Atbro Systems Preventive contract (Strategic planning for service week).

Manage the Mechanical Preventive contract (Generators Boilers Industrial Air conditioning mechanical pumps heat pumps autoclaves etc.).

Manage the Elevator Preventive Service contract

Manage the swimming pool Chemical Supply and Dosing contract.

Manage tasks related to Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) mandatory certifications (Annexure B Fire Curtains pressure vessels boilers Liquid Petroleum Gas).

Responsible for organising / prioritising tasks related to preventative procedures.

Strategic planning for mechanical preventative maintenance strategies.

Identify common fault locations on various mechanical equipment provide resolution and follow through.

Inherent Job Requirements

Recommendations

Key Competencies Required

Results-Oriented

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Leading

Building Coalitions

Required Documents

Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation :

Assumption of duties

As soon as possible.

Closing date

17 October 2025

Salary

The annual remuneration package including benefits is R R per annum depending on the budget available for the position relevant work experience and qualifications.

Fringe benefits

(Subject to specific conditions) : pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries

For enquiries please feel free to contact or email .Additionally kindly contact / 2876 / 2979 for assistance.

General

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at : EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March Feb

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Hand Tools,Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,Machining,Mechanical Knowledge,Assembly Experience,Precision Measuring Instruments,Schematics,Maintenance,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

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