Canada High Commission Driver - Jobs in South Africa
Canada High Commission Driver - Jobs in South Africa
Summary of position:Under the general supervision of the Property Assistant, the Senior Maintenance Technician performs repairs in one or several functional areas of expertise for the mission such as electricity, heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC), auto/vehicle mechanic, audio-visual, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and painting.
The incumbent may also be required to supervise a team of maintenance technicians and/or supervise and inspect work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s specifications when required.
The incumbent plans and prepares preventive maintenance programs in the area of expertise, and assists other Maintenance Team members in the completion of various projects.
Essential qualifications:
Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.
Education:
Recognized technical and/or professional certification in one the following fields: plumbing, electrical, mechanical/air conditioning
South African NQF level 4 or greater.
Language:
Fluency in English (written and oral)
Experience:
Recent experience* working in general maintenance and with troubleshooting home and/or office maintenance issues
Recent experience* in at least one of the following fields: A/C repair; plumbing, electrical repairs
Recent experience* in use of computers including MS Office and internet research skills
Recent experience is defined as a minimum of three (3) years within the last 7 years.
Rated Requirements
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of health and safety regulations/procedures
Knowledge of codes and standards in South Africa
Knowledge of basic maintenance management concepts and procedures:
Maintaining supplies and inventories
Maintaining service records
Knowledge of basic maintenance repair concepts and procedures in one or more of the following areas:
Electrical
Carpentry
Plumbing
Air conditioning
Residential appliances
Abilities
Effective Interactive communication – oral and written
Ability to complete and relay facts related to incidents (flooding, damages, etc.)
Ability to co-ordinate conflicting priorities, perform to tight deadlines and prioritize work
Ability to use computers (Outlook, word)
Ability to diagnose and solve basic technical problems
Ability to supervise contract trades and other resource personnel
Competencies
Adaptability and Flexibility - Willingly Alters Normal Course of Action
Initiative/taking action/being self-directed/working independently
Client Focus - Takes Personal Responsibility for addressing Client Problems
Focus on Quality and Detail – Monitors Data
Judgement – Applies Sound Judgement When Analyzing Problems or Situations
Teamwork and cooperation – Expresses Positive Attitudes and Expectations of Team or Team Members
Values and Ethics, professional integrity
Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who have the following asset qualifications. If candidates meet the factors listed in the asset qualifications, they must also clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors in their covering letter and CV.
Experience working in a general maintenance position at a diplomatic mission, government agency or multinational company
Experience with supervision of maintenance team or contractors
Relevant training in carpentry and/or masonry, audio-visual, and/or painting.
Knowledge of auto/vehicle mechanics
French (working knowledge)
Organizational Needs: -
Operational Requirements:
Must be able to
work overtime as required (sometimes at short notice);
Paid leave & vacation might be limited during the high season i.e. from 01July until 15 September
Valid South African driver’s license
Condition(s) of Employment:
South African citizenship, holder of a valid South Africa residence permit or otherwise legally able to work at the High Commission (please note The High Commission of Canada does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly).
Able to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance.
Please note that the Reliability Status Clearance must be maintained throughout your employment at the Embassy as failure to do so may result in dismissal. This includes a criminal and credit background check.
Ability to meet the medical requirements as defined by the employer. Successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a medical evaluation.
Area of selection:
Open to qualified applicants who are legally in a position to work for the High Commission of Canada in South Africa.
This includes South African citizens, permanent residents, employees of the High Commission of Canada, and dependents/spouses of Canadian Based Staff, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.
The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community.
Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor.
Important Notes:
Candidates are required to upload a cover letter and CV in English or French. Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to: RSCEMA.PERSONNEL@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to so will result in the application being rejected.
Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
Candidates are entitled to participate in the recruitment process in the official language of their choice and to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block this type of email).
Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
The High Commission of Canada in Pretoria does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
If candidates need any special accommodation for exams or interviews, please let us know in advance of these assessments.
The results of this competition may also be used to establish an eligibility list of staff for similar openings at the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria which may arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 1st July 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Canada High Commission Driver - Jobs in South Africa
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