Housekeeping Staff
Company
Western Province Caterers
Location
Cape Town
Posted
7 hours ago
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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
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 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.
