The Resettlement Support Center (CWS RSC Africa) operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. CWS RSC Africa is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. CWS RSC Africa is administered by the Church World Service Immigration Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a sub-office in Pretoria, South Africa.
Based in Pretoria, South Africa – Church World Service seeks to appoint a
JANITOR
Reporting to the Property Supervisor, this position is primarily responsible for office maintenance.
The Janitor will be responsible for the following duties:
Thoroughly cleans the RSC offices, bathrooms, kitchens and walkways as assigned.
Observes the office environment, ensures that the fire exits are always kept clear and promptly reports any potentially hazardous situations such as slippery floors, loose electric wires or sockets.
Ensures that all the office windows and various interior and exterior doors and grills are closed and securely locked at the end of every business day. (Note: the final responsibility for office locking rests with the management staff locking up on any particular day).
Ensures that all photocopiers and printers have been checked for documents and switched off at the end of every business day. Any document found should be turned over to the management staff locking up on any particular day.
Ensures that non-essential equipment is switched off and only the minimum equipment required is switched on.
Reports any equipment that sounds or appears broken or in need of repair, including door and window locks that need lubrication, tightening or replacement, leaky water taps etc.
Undertakes odd jobs such as minor repairs and window cleaning in coordination with the Senior Janitor.
Monitors stock levels of supplies needed for cleaning and maintenance and submits timely requisitions for additional supplies.
Performs any other duties which are developed and assigned in order to improve the operations of RSC Africa.
The Janitor must meet the following criteria:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
General office work experience preferred
Should be able to demonstrate work initiative by identifying work that needs to be completed
Should communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude
Must deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, applicants and members of the general public;
Must conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC Africa and CWS/IRP
Always maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
The candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. A clear MIE background check is required before the start of employment. Must be legally eligible to work full time in South Africa. Incumbents in this position will work both indoors and outdoors.
View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Friday September 3rd 2021 to [email protected]