Team Leader: Housekeeping (post level 18): Housing and Residence Affairs (Job ID 6218)
Team Leader: Housekeeping (post level 18): Housing and Residence Affairs (Job ID 6218)
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT HOUSING AND RESIDENCE AFFAIRS STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATES SOUTH CAMPUS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.
How to apply:
Hard copy applications may be submitted at:
The University of the Free State George du Toit Building Human Resources Department 2nd Floor Reception: Room S201
OR
Online through the official UFS vacancy website:
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
A detailed curriculum vitae.
A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
Duties and responsibilities:
Act as stand-in for Housekeeping Managers manage and administer the required tasks.
Prepare and hand out cleaning equipment to staff as needed.
Oversee daily Housekeeping Manager operations.
Hand out cleaning equipment chemicals and plastic bags daily.
Supervise and monitor the daily cleaning of all areas in Residence (Standard Operating Procedures).
Arrange for casual staff where needed.
Communicate the information to the Service Manager.
Communicate daily with staff on work-related issues.
Do weekly inspections in all areas of Residence and inform the Service Manager of the findings during her inspection.
Assist with toilet paper and hand paper towels on Mondays Wednesday and Fridays.
Any special cleaning must be reported to the Service Manager to arrange who will be responsible for the cleaning.
Report on any staff-related issues to her office.
Report on Maintenance issues to Service Manager.
Stand in Housekeeping Manager report to Housekeeping Manager on duty
Manage and administer extra hygiene and deep cleaning tasks in appointed cluster.
Supervise staff daily and report back to Housekeeping Manager.
Attend weekly meetings with the housekeeping manager.
Report maintenance issues of Day Residence/On-Campus Residence/Senior Flats to Housekeeping Manager.
Implement corrective actions after inspections audit reports and hygiene swabs.
Manage and administer service delivery in Day Residence/On-Campus Residences/ Senior Flats and ensure high standards of hygiene at all times.
Conduct weekly inspections in Day Residence/On-Campus Residences/ Senior Flats.
Report maintenance pest control issues and faulty firefighting equipment in Day Residence/On-Campus Residences/ Senior Flats to Housekeeping Manager.
Conduct inventory count as scheduled and report misuse of furniture to Housekeeping Manager.
Inherent Job Requirements:
Grade 10 on NQF Level 2.
Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
Recommendations:
Minimum of two (2) years experience in a colour code cleaning system.
Colour coding cleaning system certificate.
Requirements
Key Competencies Required:
Results orientated:
o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking:
o The ability to focus on details work towards perfection and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
Business acumen:
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Experience in cleaning with a colour-coding system.
Leading:
o The ability to lead take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
o The ability to be cooperative with others display good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
17 August 2025
Salary:
The annual remuneration package including benefits is R122 167.78 per annum.
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.
Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email or . Additionally kindly contact / 9813/ 9810/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.
General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Employment Type
Full-Time
