CLEANER VACANCIES (X54 POSTS)
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Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: 12 Months
Company Name: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Cleaner Vacancies (X54 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 13th December 2023
POSTS: CLEANER X54
- Term: 12 months fixed-term contract appointment
- Ref Number: 113/2023/KM/P16
The University is looking for energetic individuals who will take pride in cleanliness and be responsible for the overall general cleaning duties and any other related functions. The incumbent reports to the Head of Department (HOD): Campus Cleaning and will furthermore meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 10/ Standard 8
- Grade 12 qualification will be advantageous
- At least two (2) years’ working experience as a Cleaner in a similar environment
- Experience and knowledge relating to the use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and substances
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety regulations and procedures related to cleaning
COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of cleaning best practices
- Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
- Able to manage time effectively
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Client service orientation
- A team player
- Able to work both alone and in a team
- Reading skills for following instructions
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
- A reasonable level of fitness
- Good personal hygiene
- Honest and ability to keep to timelines
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Cleaning the University premises according to schedule and standards
- Emptying and cleaning bins regularly as per standard
- Ensure removal of refuse from allocated areas
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen (clean kitchens, fridges and staff dining areas)
- Vacuum and wash floors
- Ensure windows are clean at all times
- Clean walls and staircases
- Clean and disinfect kitchen, toilet and bathroom fixtures and replenishing consumables
- Tidy and clean areas after meetings and/or events, sanitize, disinfect, and wash floors, lifts, deep clean etc.
- Spot cleaning of spillages
- Stock control and monitoring for all chemicals and material used
- Identify, and report maintenance and/or occupational health and safety issues in need of repair or replacement to Management
- Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures
- Assist in other areas when required and to attend to all reasonable requests made by management
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager
- Foster a positive work environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and teamwork and actively improve institutional culture
- Available for weekend and afterhours work
APPLICATIONS:
Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr K Mothabela.
THE APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTED OR HAND DELIVERED TO (PLACE IN AN APPLICATION BOX):
Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Garankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 68, MEDUNSA, 0204
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CLOSING DATE: 13 DECEMBER 2023
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