Housekeeping Supervisor

Housekeeping Supervisor


Company
Red Carnation Hotels
Location
Cape Town
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
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Housekeeping Supervisor ***luxury hotel***

What’s in it for you?
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional,award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to R500.
• Enhanced paid parental
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Two paid volunteering days each year,because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme,because we care about our employees.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Housekeeping Supervisor to lead our housekeeping team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your hospitality career within a professional,high-quality environment where your leadership and organisational skills will be truly valued.

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Key Responsibilities of a Housekeeping Supervisor:
• Ensure that every room is checked and updated on the Omni system as per SOP
• Ensure that all allocated room attendants are managed to ensure that Room Attendant duties are completed and prioritized in accordance with arrival times.
• Check hourly on allocated section of public areas ensuring that it cleaned and maintained to the Hotel standard.
• Ensure that the storerooms are laid out and kept to the Hotel standard.
• Ensure that all vacuum cleaners are checked and in full working order.
• Check that linen is in a good state of repair before being utilized in a room.
• Ensure that all maintenance issues are reported and follow-up that they are dealt with timeously.
• All aesthetics in the room are laid out as per the Owners’ standard
• Assist with the monthly stock-take and the quarterly operating equipment count.

NB:Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups with the provisions of employment equity act,no. 55 of 1998,sisa internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.

What are we looking for?
• Previous experience in housekeeping and team supervision.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to train,motivate,and support team members.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and health & safety standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle guest requests professionally.
• Flexibility with shifts and working hours.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.

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Q What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa without a matric certificate?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R25.42 per hour from 1 March 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including the first 45 hours per week with no exceptions for entry-level roles.
Q Which documents are required to apply for cleaning staff positions through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank details uploaded to the ESSA system by 31 December 2025. No matric certificate or prior experience is mandatory for registration.
Q How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to cleaning staff contracts in South Africa from 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Overtime above 45 hours must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
Q What tax deductions apply to cleaning staff earning R25.42 per hour in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff earning below R95 750 per year pay zero income tax in the 2026 tax year. Employers must still deduct UIF at 1% of gross salary up to R177.12 per month.
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