Deputy Cleaning Manager (Boksburg, JHB)

Deputy Cleaning Manager (Boksburg, JHB)


Company
Newrest Group
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
16 days ago
Via
Careers Website Newrest Group - Newrest

Job Description
• Ensure that
subordinates are competent to perform their duties to an acceptable standard
and where necessary provide on-the-job training for all shifts.
• To
ensure that all cleaners are allocated/delegated accordingly to departments/areas
for all shifts on a daily basis.
• To ensure that the
cleaners are rostered according to departments/areas for all shifts.
• Preparation
of rosters and to always ensure that the accurate number of staff are allocated
to be on duty daily.
• Raise Job Cards and
complete maintenance request forms, for all equipment that is not functioning
properly or posing safety hazards to any staff worker or to the food safety.
• To ensure cleaning is
always at an acceptable standard for both inside and outside the unit.
• Any
non-conformances regarding cleaning must be immediately actioned reported to
the Unit Manager.
• To immediately
report any pest sightings or incidents QC Management
• To conduct Toolbox
Talks to staff regarding hygiene standards and submit tool-box report to head
of cleaning department as required daily.
• Conduct weekly
inventory of all chemicals, disposables, and update above on weekly usage and
report to be sent to head of cleaning department.
• Order the required chemicals timeously orders to be
sent to head of cleaning department for approval, giving the procurement
Department sufficient time to place the order and to allow for delivery.
• Ensure output forms
are done on Winrest system for all items being pulled for the chemical store
daily.
• Ensure
correct chemicals are issued and recorded daily report to be sent to head of
cleaning department weekly.
• Ensure
all consumables such as hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper towel dispenser and
surface sanitizer bottles are replenished as required on all shifts.
• Prepare and implement
cleaning/hygiene checklists for all areas/departments and to be signed off
daily.
• Ensure the
checklists are completed by the team daily.
• Ensure absenteeism report
is sent to HR and head of cleaning department daily.
• Ensure food waste
recording is be done correctly and recorded for all shifts and
• To ensure that all
Dishwasher machines are cleaned at the end of each shift.
• To ensure available
trolleys are deep cleaned daily on the afternoon and nightshift.
• To ensure all
drains are deep cleaned and sanitized daily and as required.
• Ensure effective
management of the night shift cleaning team, further ensuring that any
non-conformance from their side is reported accordingly and actioned
immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

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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