General Assistant

2 days ago

Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa Uct Lung Institute Full time R180 000 - R270 000 per year
The Centre for Child and Adolescent Lung Health Unit (CHILD), based in the Drakenstein Child Health Study in Paarl, requires applications for a GENERAL ASSISTANT* on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 10.
  • 1 Year relevant cleaning experience.
  • Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, communication skills, and teamwork.
  • Knowledge of how to use cleaning products and cleaning equipment.
  • Good time management and communication skills.
 Advantageous:
  • General Computer Literacy.
  • Fluency in English and isiXhosa.
  • Previous experience working in a clinical research setting.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
  • Perform day-to-day cleaning functions as assigned by line manager.
  • Deep cleaning of all areas as and when required.
  • Monitor and steward cleaning supplies to avoid wastage and report stock shortages timeously.
  • Prepare refreshments for study participants as and when required.
  • Monitor and steward participant refreshment supplies and report stock shortages timeously.
  • Ensure cleaning equipment is kept in proper working condition and stored away for safekeeping.
  • Follow procedures regarding the waste management process.
  • Set up of venues and prepare and serve refreshments & beverages for study meetings, training and other events – which may occur outside cleaner working hours.
  • Ensure safety hazards are identified and neutralized.
  • Maintain good interpersonal skill and be a team player.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality as it relates to participant information.
 Additional Information:
  • 12-month Fixed Term Contract
  • This position will be based in Paarl
  • Working hours: Monday to Friday, minimum of 30 hours per week - please indicate preference in cover letter
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

 POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.
 
*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service

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