HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR (BASED IN CAPE TOWN)
Company
Nazareth Care Africa
Location
Cape Town
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via LinkedIn
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housekeeping Supervisor to join our
dynamic hospitality team. The purpose of this role is to manage and maintain all
housekeeping standards, oversee administrative responsibilities, and foster positive
resident relations to maximise the overall guest experience. This position plays a vital role in
ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment—particularly within settings that
support frail older adults—through high-quality service delivery, effective team leadership,
and a commitment to excellence.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and train housekeeping staff, including scheduling and assigning tasks.
Ensure all resident rooms and common areas are cleaned and maintained to high
standards.
Develop and implement cleaning procedures and protocols.
Conduct quality control checks to ensure work meets established standards.
Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, including requisitions for
restocking.
Resolve resident complaints related to housekeeping services.
Address maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department.
Monitor and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Perform administrative tasks such as timesheets, attendance, and payroll.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure facilities are maintained to high
standards.
QUALIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Matric or equivalent required, additional education or training in hospitality or
housekeeping is a plus.
Proven work experience of 2 years as a Housekeeping Supervisor or similar role.
In-depth knowledge of cleaning best practices, chemicals, equipment, and
procedures.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Strong supervisory skills and health and safety practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management, multitasking, and planning/organisational abilities
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
Teamwork
Facilitating team development
Attention to detail
Organisational awareness
Monitoring
If you are interested in this position, please provide a letter of motivation and a detailed CV to
[email protected] by no later than 22 May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
• Nazareth Care reserves the right not to make an appointment.
dynamic hospitality team. The purpose of this role is to manage and maintain all
housekeeping standards, oversee administrative responsibilities, and foster positive
resident relations to maximise the overall guest experience. This position plays a vital role in
ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment—particularly within settings that
support frail older adults—through high-quality service delivery, effective team leadership,
and a commitment to excellence.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and train housekeeping staff, including scheduling and assigning tasks.
Ensure all resident rooms and common areas are cleaned and maintained to high
standards.
Develop and implement cleaning procedures and protocols.
Conduct quality control checks to ensure work meets established standards.
Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, including requisitions for
restocking.
Resolve resident complaints related to housekeeping services.
Address maintenance issues and report to the maintenance department.
Monitor and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Perform administrative tasks such as timesheets, attendance, and payroll.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure facilities are maintained to high
standards.
QUALIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Matric or equivalent required, additional education or training in hospitality or
housekeeping is a plus.
Proven work experience of 2 years as a Housekeeping Supervisor or similar role.
In-depth knowledge of cleaning best practices, chemicals, equipment, and
procedures.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Strong supervisory skills and health and safety practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management, multitasking, and planning/organisational abilities
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
Teamwork
Facilitating team development
Attention to detail
Organisational awareness
Monitoring
If you are interested in this position, please provide a letter of motivation and a detailed CV to
[email protected] by no later than 22 May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
• Nazareth Care reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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