Maintenance Agent: Butterworth

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) seeks to employ a suitable Maintenance Agent to join the team in Butterworth. The agent will perform repairs/maintenance/construction works according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards to ensure proper operations and prevent faults/deterioration of MSF equipment/installations/infrastructures.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) requested by the line manager and any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager. 
• Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations/equipment/infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.), particularly in line with a preventive maintenance plan (procedures to follow, schedule, etc.). 
• In case of faults/deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager or technical adviser. 
• Perform maintenance activities of all motorised equipment (water pumps, generators, etc.) and other mechanical equipment installations. 
• Perform any necessary tests/checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair. 
• Ensure effective management, protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy. Settles advances to the finance department daily/weekly with clear commitment documents. 
• Ensure that there are adequate consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; place orders in time. 
• Filling in stock cards of any materials IN and OUT of the stock and carrying out physical stock inventory regularly
• Ensure cleaning of common working areas in the field and support the medical team on request. 
• Ensure to clean Gazebos and other outdoor activity materials monthly or whenever requested 
• Help out MSF staff carrying heavy items, if necessary / on request 
• Report immediately to the supervisor if any event of faults/deterioration occurs and, diagnose the problem, and propose possible solutions. 
• Immediately inform the line manager of any problems during the work, particularly damage, loss, theft, or attempted to break in. 
• To be flexible in terms of task and time and assist the Logistics and Supply department with any related work needed 
• Keep all documents related to installations/equipment/infrastructures in order and update them regularly. 
• Assist the logistics department with any related work needed.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Essential: Grade 12 Matric or any NQF Level 4

Experience

• Minimum 1-year experience in general maintenance (repairs, construction, equipment assembling/dismantling, etc.)
• Desirable: previous experience within the NGO sector 
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• South African citizenship or a valid work visa is a must.

Language: Fluency in English and Xhosa (Read & Write)

Job Advantages and Career Opportunities: 

• Experience in a well-known and professionally recognised international medical humanitarian organization.
• Salary package comparable to other non-profit organisations
• 100% health insurance coverage.
• 10% pension contribution towards the employer fund

TO APPLY: Please email a one-page motivation letter, your comprehensive CV with details of 3 contactable referees to: msfocb-butterworth-hrfinassist@brussels.msf.org or hand deliver to Doctors Without Borders, 46 Scanlen Street, Butterworth, between Monday - Friday, 08:00- 16:30.

Doctors Without Borders South Africa Mission NPC reserves the right not to make an appointment if a suitable candidate cannot be found. While we thank all interested applicants, further communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only, and no late applications will be accepted after the closing date.