General Worker (P000928) Jobs

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

General Cleaning Operations

• Coordinate daily with other cleaners to maintain clean and tidy facilities.
• Report maintenance issues to management on a daily basis.
• Clean up spills, broken glass, and messes quickly when needed.
• Perform routine maintenance related to cleaning, such as cleaning fans, aircon filters, kettles, tightening toilet seats, and adjusting blinds.
• Clean dustbins and replace bags daily.
• Communicate with management daily to order cleaning supplies as needed.
• Handle basic cleaning of buildings and surroundings, including walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, curtains, and railings.
• Move furniture when required.

Other Facilities

• Clean areas like the lapa, halls, conference rooms, storerooms, linen store, reception, and ablution blocks.
• Dust, mop, sweep, vacuum, pick up trash, remove spider webs, and clean floors, walls, windows, and ceilings as needed.
• Empty trash, clean bins, and replace liners daily.
• Remove gum or stickers from surfaces when required.
• Set up and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies in storerooms, keeping them clean and organized daily.
• Monitor and maintain sanitation and organization of assigned areas daily.
• Transport dirty linens to the cleaning area and restock with clean linens as needed.

Rooms

• Mop, sweep, vacuum, and pick up trash daily to ensure rooms are clean and tidy for guests.
• Wash dishes and clean cupboards and drawers when guests check out.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, cupboards, and floors before guests arrive.
• Clean kettles, fridges, microwaves, and stoves before guests check in to maintain high standards.
• Dust and remove spider webs daily.
• Replace dirty linens with clean ones when guests check out and before new guests arrive.
• Pay attention to details, such as neatly folded blankets and items in their proper places.
• Check and organize crockery, cutlery, kitchenware, and linens to maintain consistency.
• Keep track of linen inventory and report any losses.
• Regulate linen sent to and received from laundry daily.
• Manage guest and staff keys properly.

Restrooms

• Empty trash, clean bins, and replace bags daily, especially during guest stays.
• Clean and sanitize fixtures daily.
• Clean mirrors, partition doors, and walls daily.
• Sweep and mop tile floors daily (scrub floors and grout during spring cleaning as needed).
• Clean toilets, urinals, basins, and showers (including shower heads) daily.
• Refill supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, toilet spray, hand soap, and dustbin liners neatly.

Ad-hoc Duties

• Provide stand-in or relief work when other cleaners are absent or on leave.
• Assist management as needed.
• Perform additional duties when required.
• Work every second weekend.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Basic cleaning skills.
• Basic administration skills.
• Willingness to work every second weekend.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good communication skills in a multi-cultural environment.
• Skill in handling problems effectively and professionally.
• Commitment to maintaining a professional image at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
• Candidates must stay at the facility during working days (accommodation provided).

Recommendations

• At least one year of cleaning experience.

Apply by: 29 October 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the North West University’s official application portal.

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