Cleaning Team Supervisor
Company
Rustenburg Girls’ High School
Location
Cape Town
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
**Job Advert Summary**:
Your duties will include supervision of a cleaning team of ten cleaners, ensuring that the facilities of this 130-year-old public school are clean and usable as per the planned cleaning schedule. As the team leader, you will conduct performance reviews, manage leave requests, prepare cleaning schedules and plan & supervise set-up, serving, cleaning & breakdowns for school and external events.
The Principal
c/o Mr Craig Leith
Rustenburg Girls’ High School
Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700
Fax No. 021-6867114
• *Closing Date: 1 November 2024**
• *Minimum Requirements**:
- Energetic and friendly while able to provide impeccable customer service.
- A confident communicator who can remain calm under pressure.
- Self-motivated and efficient in time management.
- Able to work both within a team and independently.
- Flexible and able to respond to the needs of a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
- Willing to act as a co-Tutor as part of the school’s Vertical Tutoring System.
- Prior work experience in a school would be an added advantage
Certification:
- South African citizen or in possession of a valid visa to live and work in South Africa (essential)
- Be in possession of a police clearance certificate or similar security clearance, or be willing to undergo such clearance checks (essential)
- Experience working at heights would be an advantage.
- A Driver's licence would be an advantage.
• *Language**:
- Fluent in both written and verbal English to a high standard (required).
- isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans fluency would be an advantage.
• *Duties and Responsibilities**:
Your duties will include supervision of a cleaning team of ten cleaners, ensuring that the facilities of this 130-year-old public school are clean and usable as per the planned cleaning schedule. As the team leader, you will conduct performance reviews, manage leave requests, prepare cleaning schedules and plan & supervise set-up, serving, cleaning & breakdowns for school and external events.
Your duties will include supervision of a cleaning team of ten cleaners, ensuring that the facilities of this 130-year-old public school are clean and usable as per the planned cleaning schedule. As the team leader, you will conduct performance reviews, manage leave requests, prepare cleaning schedules and plan & supervise set-up, serving, cleaning & breakdowns for school and external events.
The Principal
c/o Mr Craig Leith
Rustenburg Girls’ High School
Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700
Fax No. 021-6867114
• *Closing Date: 1 November 2024**
• *Minimum Requirements**:
- Energetic and friendly while able to provide impeccable customer service.
- A confident communicator who can remain calm under pressure.
- Self-motivated and efficient in time management.
- Able to work both within a team and independently.
- Flexible and able to respond to the needs of a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
- Willing to act as a co-Tutor as part of the school’s Vertical Tutoring System.
- Prior work experience in a school would be an added advantage
Certification:
- South African citizen or in possession of a valid visa to live and work in South Africa (essential)
- Be in possession of a police clearance certificate or similar security clearance, or be willing to undergo such clearance checks (essential)
- Experience working at heights would be an advantage.
- A Driver's licence would be an advantage.
• *Language**:
- Fluent in both written and verbal English to a high standard (required).
- isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans fluency would be an advantage.
• *Duties and Responsibilities**:
Your duties will include supervision of a cleaning team of ten cleaners, ensuring that the facilities of this 130-year-old public school are clean and usable as per the planned cleaning schedule. As the team leader, you will conduct performance reviews, manage leave requests, prepare cleaning schedules and plan & supervise set-up, serving, cleaning & breakdowns for school and external events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R30.50 per hour for all workers including cleaning staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Employers in the contract cleaning sector must display this rate on payslips.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
Cleaning staff may not work more than 45 hours per week or 9 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle.
Do cleaning staff jobs in South Africa require any education or experience qualifications in 2026?
No formal education or prior experience is required by the Department of Employment and Labour for entry-level cleaning positions. Employers may request a Grade 9 certificate or basic literacy for safety compliance. A valid South African ID or work permit is mandatory for all applicants.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank account details, and a completed Z83 form when applying via labour centres. A CV and contactable references are also required for shortlisting. Foreign nationals need a valid work visa endorsed for domestic or cleaning work.
