South African Maritime Safety Authority is hiring General Assistants

South African Maritime Safety Authority is hiring General Assistants

Job Reference Number: REF: SAMSA-PTA-2026-002

Department: Facilities

Business Unit:

Industry: Freight/Shipping/Transport/Import/Export

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Perform general maintenance, minor repairs, and installations across SAMSA facilities to ensure operational safety, functionality, and compliance with applicable standards supporting core maritime safety mandate without disruption.

Job Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Document and Courier Management

Sort, register, and distribute all incoming documents accurately and promptly.

Address, package, and dispatch outgoing parcels securely to prevent transit damage.

Order stationery from couriers timeously to maintain operational continuity.

Copying and Binding Operations.

Resolve copier paper jams and replenish paper supplies as required.

Support binding of board packs, training documents, and related materials.

Facilities Minor Maintenance

Conduct routine inspections of office facilities, identifying defects proactively.

Perform basic repairs: door lock replacements, light bulb/tube changes, and minor plumbing fixes.

Oversee contractors, escort them onsite, and monitor standby generator diesel levels, and alert supervisor for replenishment.

Safety and Compliance

Adhere to ladder safety regulations and report unsafe conditions to supervisor/safety representative immediately.

Meeting and Logistics Support

Prepare board/training rooms for internal/external meetings (setup, asset handling) and restore post-use.

Transport supplies, boxes, and assets as directed.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Matric Certificate (NQF 4), and no experience as a general assistant focusing on handyman duties or

Grade 10 (NQF 2), and one (1) year experience as a general assistant focusing on handyman duties

Certificate in Facilities\Plumbing\Electrician (NQF 5) would be an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Basic principles of carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs, and painting.

Tool identification, maintenance, and safe usage across trades.

Minor repairs: fixing leaks, unclogging drains, replacing taps, light fittings, and door hardware.

Installation: shelves, basic fixtures, and assembly of flat-pack furniture.

Maintenance: surface preparation, painting, patching walls, and general upkeep of SAMSA facilities.

Record-keeping: logging jobs, reporting defects, and basic digital work orders.

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As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives. Preference will be given to African Males to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.

CLOSING DATE: 23 MARCH 2026

For any related queries regarding this position, please contact Ms Zanele Zwane at 012 366 2600.