Support Services Assistant : Cleaning

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

7101/ 7068/7298

Date posted:

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Location:

Gqebera, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
Cleaning of Mandela University Buildings / venues including corridors and public /outdoor spaces/are

JOB DESCRIPTION:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

  • To provide cleaning services to the university community in relation to academic and support areas i.e., maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at the university
  • To provide an excellent, professional cleaning service to the university students, staff, and visitors

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Cleaning of Mandela University Buildings / venues including corridors and public /outdoor spaces/areas.

  • General and deep cleaning of floors and surfaces (includes dusting (including high level or vertical dusting), sweeping/vacuuming, mopping/washing, scrubbing, polishing as well as carpet cleaning
  • General and deep cleaning of ablution facilities
  • General and deep cleaning of NMU buildings: offices, classrooms, staff rooms, libraries, conference rooms
  • General and Deep Cleaning of kitchens
  • General and Deep Cleaning of outdoor areas
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Collection of keys/swipe cards, cleaning consumables, cleaning equipment and accountability thereof.

CORE COMPETENCIES

 
  • A sound knowledge of cleaning procedures/methods and use of cleaning materials
  • A working knowledge of strip and seal procedures so as carpet cleaning
  • Good interpersonal skills with sound communication abilities.
  • Good planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work in teams and independently without being supervised
  • Physically fit and able to perform duties required by the job description according to the minimum standards
  • Customer focus
  • Flexibility
  • Literacy skills
  • Punctuality and time management
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • A caring attitude and good sense of customer service
  • Ability to work using own initiative as well as being a good team player.
  • Possess the ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
  • Willing to work during the university vacation period, after hours and public holidays

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Self-motivated
  • Dedicated
  • Attention to detail
 

REQUIREMENTS

 
  • Grade 10
  • A minimum of 12 months experience in a cleaning position with a proven record of teamwork.  
  • Certificate in Hygiene advantageous
 

Disclaimer:

  No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (22 April 2022).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.

 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.



 

 

 

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