General Assistant Jobs

Requirements

• Grade 8 certificate, ABET level 4, or NQF level 1-3. No experience needed, but performing general assistant duties is an advantage.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• A valid driver’s license is an added advantage.

Duties

• Ensure prompt delivery and safe keeping of information.
• Deliver documents within the department and to other departments.
• Photocopy and fax documents.
• Provide transport services for provincial library staff.
• Ferry officials and stakeholders to departmental events.
• Report all defects to the relevant official.
• Perform general assistant work.
• Load and offload furniture, equipment, and other goods at relevant destinations.
• Collect and deliver items and correspondence.
• Collect and deliver mail to various offices.
• Assist in making photocopies.
• Paste notices on the notice board.
• Provide cleaning services.
• Clean offices, boardrooms, and walkways.
• Clean relevant workstations, workshops, and exhibition rooms.
• Clean the general kitchen and restrooms (check toilet paper).
• Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
• Report broken cleaning machines and equipment.
• Clean machines (like microwaves and vacuums) and equipment after use.
• Request cleaning materials as needed.
• Prepare venues for functions and meetings.
• Prepare and wash utensils such as kettles, cups, saucers, glasses, and jugs.
• Prepare tea during meetings and assist during functions.
• Perform any other duties related to general assistant work as tasked by the supervisor.

Deadline: 7th November, 2025