Housekeeper – Krugersdorp at SARAO – South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

• The main purpose of the job is to provide housekeeping to SARAO. Ensure the offices and other venues is kept in a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain the entire building (offices, kitchens and toilets area using the necessary equipment)
• Ensure tea and coffee are available to all staff daily as required
• Support caterers during official and internal events/functions to ensure that everything runs smooth
• Ensure the venue preparation/setup for official event/ functions are done timeously
• Ensure venues are clean and prepared according to the required set up for staff training
• Clean bins daily and take it to the off-site area for sorting
• Ensure worksheets are kept up to date
• Assist with replenishment and purchase of general goods / cleaning materials stock
• Assist with stock take for consumables, cleaning materials and other items within the facilities

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

• Grade 10
• Grade 12 (advantageous)
• A valid code B driver’s license (advantageous)

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience in housekeeping & assisting catering services in an office environment

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of cleaning, sanitizing products and methods, including sensitive materials
• Cleaning chemicals and its various use
• Cleaning ablution facilities, kitchen and offices
• Health and safety policy and procedures

Additional Notes:

• Understand oral and written instructions
• Prioritise work
• Team work
• Learning and practising cleaning techniques and procedures
• Health and safety awareness
• Flexible in working with caterers
• Time management
• Ability to work with staff at all levels
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail

Method of Application
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