Team Leader: Housekeeping

Job Title - Team Leader: Housekeeping (post level 18): Housing and Residence Affairs (Job ID 6218) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Housing and Residence Affairs - Contract Type - Permanent - Occupational Level - Unskilled - Location - South Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 17/8/2025 - Description **PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT HOUSING AND RESIDENCE AFFAIRS STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE’S SOUTH CAMPUS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.** **How to apply**: - **The University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor, Reception: Room S201** **OR** - 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. - Competencies **Key Competencies Required**: - **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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. - **Business acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Experience in cleaning with a colour-coding system. - **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 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**: **General**: