General Assistant: Asset Mover

Post Number

5392

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Transport

Type of Position

Permanent – Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

14/7/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The University of the Western Cape seeks to appoint a General Assistant: Assets mover to form part of the Assets Department, reporting to the Manager Postal, Insurance, Assets and Transport:

The Job Role includes:

• Moving furniture / goods on and off campus
• Packing & arranging as per function’s requirements e.g. graduations, exam venues
• Moving assets inter-department and to and from the Assets storeroom
• Checking the store room for stock keeping
• Reporting to leadership any hazardous / defective matters
• On-loading and off-loading of assets onto and from vehicle
• Complete daily vehicle check sheet
• Reporting on defects, incidents / accidents and service requirements for insurance purposes
• Keeping vehicles neat and tidy
• Assist with functions in the Main Hall
• Assist with driving duties in the department

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) or equavilent
• Valid code 10 driver’s license (please attach proof to application)
• PDrP (please attach proof to application)
• 2 Years solid driving experience with accident free record
• 2-3 Years in a similar position

Skills & Competencies

• Physically fit to move assets / heavy equipment
• Moving and Storage experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: [email protected].

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.