Housekeeping Staff

Housekeeping Staff


Company
Western Province Caterers
Location
Cape Town
Posted
7 hours ago
Via
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Job Description
**Housekeeping Staff -Northern Suburbs**

We are currently recruiting Housekeeping staff to be placed at our various facilities.
• *The individual must be able to**:

- Work independently;
- Have good manners;
- Be hardworking;
- Ability to work Monday to Sunday, flexible hours and shifts;
- Ability to work under pressure.
• *Qualifications & Experience**:

- Minimum of Grade 12/Matric;
- Ideally 1-2yrs housekeeping experience in a healthcare/corporate facility/hotel or other simular environment.
• *Duties include**:

- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers;
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas;
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops;
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment;
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy;
- Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings;
- Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items;
- Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items;
- Sort, count, and mark clean linens;
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary;
- Assign duties to other staff and give instructions regarding work methods and routines;
- Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive;
- Deliver television sets, ironing boards, baby cribs, and rollaway beds to guests' rooms;
- Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers;
- Hang draperies, and dust window blinds;
- Move and arrange furniture, and turn mattresses;
- Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware;
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts;
- Run errands such as taking laundry to the cleaners and buying groceries.
• *SHOULD YOU NOT BE CONATCTED IN 2 WEEKS, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFULL**

Application Question(s):

- Which area do you reside in?
• *Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)
• *Experience**:

- relevant housekeeping: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/05/16

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for packing staff in South Africa is R32.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week.
Q Do packing staff jobs in South Africa require a specific qualification or experience level?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff roles require no formal tertiary qualification but a Grade 10 certificate is the standard entry threshold with at least 3 months prior warehouse experience preferred. Employers must verify identity documents and criminal record checks for all hires.
Q What documents are needed to apply for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank details, and a signed employment contract before starting work. UIF registration is mandatory within 7 days of employment commencement.
Q What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for packing staff in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff work a maximum of 45 hours per week with at least 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service. Sick leave is capped at 36 days over a 3-year cycle.
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