General Assistant Opportunity at Bidvest Facilities Management, Cape Town

Position Overview
Bidvest Facilities Management is seeking a General Assistant for a permanent position in Cape Town, Western Cape. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the Zola campus through general groundskeeping, maintenance, and support for critical facilities systems.

Key Responsibilities

General Groundskeeping and Maintenance

• Perform daily cleaning and environment upkeep across the campus
• Maintain exterior building areas, including louvres and security lighting
• Monitor and clean wet service pipes and parking levels

Stormwater and Wastewater Systems

• Flash and clean stormwater drains on a scheduled basis
• Conduct readings and checks on stormwater systems
• Assist with daily inspections, servicing, and spill response for the wastewater treatment plant as a critical redundancy role

Parking and Exterior Maintenance

• Maintain and clean parking areas, including trash bins and doors
• Monitor fire extinguishers and replace bulbs and tubes as needed
• Ensure safe usability of areas around EV chargers

Monthly Inspections

• Conduct regular monthly checks to maintain the functionality and safety of wet systems
• Align inspections with local standards and South African regulations

Pest and Bird Control

• Assist pest control service providers with access and monitoring
• Limit pest ingress with grate covers and controlled access points
• Monitor and maintain bird control systems, including cleaning droppings in critical areas

General Duties

• Clean and maintain crawl spaces and drainage systems
• Provide general escort duties for wet services overflow
• Report faults or safety issues to management promptly

Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to perform physical tasks and stand for long periods
• Strong team collaboration and adherence to safety protocols
• Flexibility to handle delegated duties beyond the routine role

This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in facilities management while contributing to the smooth and safe operation of a large campus.

Applications close on 15 September 2025. Apply here: Apply Here