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Residence Assistant Jobs in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa at Stellenbosch University
Title: Residence Assistant
Company: Stellenbosch University
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
SUNCOM
Residence Services Division
Residence Assistant (Post Level 13.1)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. KD/098/0426
The Residence Services Division is tasked with managing all student housing at Stellenbosch University (SU) sustainably, in line with the values of the University and in compliance with the national norms and standards.
Duties/Pligte
- Responsible for providing support to the Division as and when required, specifically to the cluster residence coordinators and residence services coordinators in the inspections and upkeep of the residences for which they are responsible.
- Providing relief to the residence services coordinators during long periods of absence from work and executing certain tasks as per the residence services coordinator's job description.
- Assisting in any way or means to ensure the best turnaround time in the reporting and execution of maintenance tasks, inspections and assistance as requested by the cluster residence coordinators and residence services coordinators.
- Maintaining safety standards within residences, houses and hubs.
- Ensuring that all relevant inspections are done regularly, and that non-compliance is reported.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate).
- Proven appropriate experience gained within comparable environments in the hospitality industry or student accomodation in terms of cleaning standards and norms.
- Technical knowledge about the maintenance of buildings.
- Knowledge and experience in occupational health and safety.
- At least two to three years' work experience within these comparable environments.
- Proven good interpersonal skills.
- Empathy and a positive attitude towards students, staff and clients.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good computer skills in MS Word (at least Outlook, Excel and Word).
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Good conflict management skills.
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently.
- The ability to work thoroughly and to manage time effectively.
- The ability to act with confidence and authority.
- Professional customer service.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Technical knowledge about maintenance and cleaning standards of student accomodation or the hospitality industry.
- Knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
- A valid driver's licence.
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#PSS
The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.
Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking "Apply now" at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to undergo medical screening to determine whether they be fit to work in those occupations.
If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Ms G Minnaar on 021 808 3570, or at [email protected]
Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [email protected]
- CurrencyZAR Commencement Date01-Jul-2026 Closing Date28-Apr-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home