Afda (The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) is the leading film school in SA, and a full member of CILECT, the association of the world’s major film and television schools. The AFDA values are passion, self-discipline, integrity, reliability and humility.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Maintenance assistant

As the maintenance assistant, Afda is looking for a committed and dedicated professional to assist with the daily maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of building and campus grounds.

The position requires someone who is organised, efficient, computer literate and interacts well with people. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to embrace AFDA’s unique pedagogy, which is the basis of the interdisciplinary teaching at AFDA 

Essential duties and related skills include:

• At least three years’ experience in a maintenance position

• Experience required in:
  – Plumbing
  – Tiling
  – Roofing
  – Brickwork
  – Paintwork
  – Rhino board partitioning
  – Electrical
  – General indoor and outdoor maintenance
• The ability and competency to work with various types of power tools and hand tools
• Required to work overtime if and when necessary.

Requirements and personal attributes:

• Driving licence optional but preferred
• Maturity to handle a range of situations
• A meticulous and thorough nature, with an understanding of maintenance protocols and systems
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality
• Honest and trustworthy
• Respectful and open to learning and guidance.
• Culturally aware and sensitive.
• Flexible.

Please send the following to: 

• A CV (no certificates)
• Email and telephone contact details
• Three references

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Type: Full-time fixed-term contract

Campus location: 2A Highdale Road, Glen Anil, Durban

Start date: February 2019

Salary: Negotiable on experience and appropriate qualification.

Posted on 18 Jan 14:15