Housekeeper at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
iThemba LABS seeks to a appoint a Housekeeper to assist with cleaning of general premises.

This role within the RSHEQ division, entails cleaning and maintaining a hygienic environment of general premises such as offices, corridors and laboratories. To make tea/coffee as required and report all identifiable damages/unsafe equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning of offices, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways and other work areas to meet health and safety standards
• Cleaning of carpets, upholstered furniture using vacuum cleaners and/or shampoos
• Washing dishes, cleaning kitchens and emptying office wastebaskets
• Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and/or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
• Dusting and polishing furniture and equipment and keeping storage areas clean and tidy
• Observing precautions required to company property and report damage, theft and found articles to supervisor
• Serving food and beverages as directed and any other general housekeeping duties
• Optimal use and handling of cleaning equipment and cleaning materials

Qualification:

• Grade 11

Experience:

• Experience in safe use of industrial cleaning materials and equipment
• Minimum 2 years general housekeeping/cleaning services experience in an industrial/commercial setting
• Proficiency in English and one other official language

Knowledge:

• Customer service orientated
• Dependable and hard working
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
• A dedicated team-player
• Trustworthy and integrity
• Good communication skills and familiar with good housekeeping practices
• Safety orientated e.g. safe handling of cleaning equipment and materials

The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicants suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Cleaning Techniques
• Basic cleaning

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.

iThemba LABS is Africa's leading research facility for accelerator-based science that is committed to advance knowledge, transform lives and inspire the nation. We do this through probing fundamental aspects of nuclear structure, investigating the origins of matter, and advancing humanity's understanding of condensed matter. We have a direct societal impact through the provision of radioisotopes for the health sector and isotope analysis for the environmental sector.