Job Title: Housekeeping Manager (post level 12) (Job ID: 5635)
Organizational Unit: University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Housing and Residence Affairs
Contract Type: Permanent
Occupational Level: Semi-Skilled
Location: Bloemfontein Campus – Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date: 20/2/2024
Duties and responsibilities:
- Manage cleaning staff and housekeeping processes in appointed UFS accommodation categories.
- Administer and manage the supplies and apparatus in appointed accommodation categories.
- Report and the follow up on maintenance requests in appointed accommodation categories.
- Manage and perform tasks with regard to conferences at a basic level, where applicable. This entails the cleaning and making of beds in good time.
- Fill in time registers and leave application forms of cleaning staff.
- Maintain good work discipline among cleaning staff by means of the appropriate corrective measures.
- Carry out inspections to ensure a high standard of hygiene.
- Perform any ad hoc tasks concerning the cleanliness and neatness of UFS residences.
Inherent requirements:
- Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.
Recommendations:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a colour code cleaning system.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the management of cleaning products and apparatus as prescribed by a colour code cleaning system.
Required competencies:
Results orientated:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
Business acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Knowledge of colour coding cleaning systems.
Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE OR APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
A copy of your identity document (ID).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
Confirmation of employment of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).
Assumption of duties:
1 March 2024.
Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is: R354 408.50 – R444 721.26 per annum depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.zaRecruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.