The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is looking for a Facility and Maintenance Coordinator on a 50% basis, working in the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg office from 1st of December 2024. The contract is for 20 hours a week and limited to a 2-year contract with a salary based on the applicable remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut South Africa.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Facility Management:
· Oversee the overall maintenance and operation of the building
· Addressing minor defects through repair work.
Coordination of External Service Providers:
· Obtain and compare quotes from various service providers, according to Goethe-Institut procurement regulations.
· Monitor and evaluate the performance of external contractors to ensure quality standards.
Technical Support for Events and Exams:
· Provide technical support for events and examinations, ensuring all necessary equipment and technology are functioning properly.
· Assist with events, including assembly, dismantling, cleaning, technology setup, transport, and purchasing.
· Drive the company car when needed, including running errands and picking up guests for the Institut.
Health and Safety Officer:
· Implement and monitor health and safety regulations within the Institut.
· Conduct training sessions on health and safety protocols for staff.
General Support Duties:
· Provide assistance with various general duties as needed within the organization.
· Preparation of VKs.
· Substitution for driver, caretaker and operations officer.
Requirements:
Education:
Relevant educational background in facility management, maintenance, or a related field.
Health and Safety certificate (Advantageous)
Experience:
Previous experience in facility management, maintenance coordination, or a similar role, with a focus on event coordination and health and safety.
Interpersonal Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Organizational Skills:
Strong organizational abilities, with a structured and meticulous approach to work.
Flexibility:
Work on weekends necessary.
Driver’s License:
Valid code 10 driver license.
Additional Requirements:
No criminal record or pending cases.
South African work permit, non-South African applicants need to have a valid work permit for South Africa.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short motivation letter exclusively by e-mail to Careers.johannesburg@goethe.de no later than 24 October 2024. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you haven’t received a reply by 4 November 2024.
Please add the following declaration of consent to your application:
“I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents for the purposes of the admission procedure at the Goethe-Institut.”
Important note on the application procedure:
Only complete applications will be considered. We reserve the right not to fill this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a valid Health and Safety Certificate?

Application Deadline: 2024/10/24
Expected Start Date: 2024/12/01