Assistant Manager: Housekeeping at Rhodes University

The Department

• The Residential Operations Division is committed to providing a range of support services that enhance and complement the education experience of all students at the university.
• We also commit ourselves to providing excellent hospitality and administration services to all internal and external customers of RU.

This is done through various services, including:

• Food Services
• Housekeeping Services
• Conference and Events Services
• Central Cleaning Services
• Mail Room Services
• Janitorial Services

Main Objectives

• The main objective of this job is to assist the Manager: Housekeeping Services with the management and the administration of the Housekeeping Services department to ensure the delivery of a high standard of service to Rhodes University.

The Requirements

• A degree / diploma (NQF Level 7) in Hospitality Management with approximately 4 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience in Hospitality Management and experience working in a hospitality service- related environment where the key focus has been on the planning and organization of service
• Previous administrative experience within a computerized administration environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience supervising and/or managing staff.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of cleaning and quality methodologies.
• Previous experience in stock control.

Closing Date 4 August 2025