Support Services Assistants: Cleaning (17 positions)

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

2601,2614,7041,7071,

Date posted:

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Location:

Gqeberha, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

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

POSITION INFO:

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, residences, tv rooms, laundry areas, staff rooms, libraries, labs, 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 and Equipment
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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 8 – 12
A minimum up to12 months experience in a cleaning position within operations or similar environment with a proven record of teamwork.

PREFERED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 8 – 12
A minimum up to 12 months experience in a cleaning position within operations or similar environment with a proven record of teamwork.

“In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised post, preference will be accorded to persons from designated groups as guided by the approved Equity Plan.” (African Male; Coloured Male; White Male and Female,

Indian Male and Female) are encouraged to apply

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. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 14 November 2025.

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