Cleaner at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Candidates must reside in Crossroads
• At least one (1) year experience as a Cleaner in a clinical/research environment
• Must be fluent in Xhosa and English
• Must be professional, organised, and able to follow schedules in a timely manner
• Knowledge on the usage of tools, accessories and chemicals required to perform the job
• Able to clean all fixtures and furniture safely
• Should have high standard of cleaning, punctual, follow instructions, and possesses a level of work ethic.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively

 Responsibilities:

• Ensure that general cleaning including sweeping, and vacuum of offices, corridors and common areas
• Empty all office and kitchen waste bins, replace liners, exterior placement of bins for collection as per CSW schedule
• Wipe and dust office furniture and equipment, clean mirrors, glass doors, and door handles/locks, wash crockery and cutlery and pack it away neatly
• Store and keep track of cleaning equipment and products, neatly in designated cupboards
• Monitor the usage of stock levels of consumables and supplies, escalating needs to Operations Manager for ordering.
• Report anything in need of ordering, repair or replacement to Operations Manager
• Disinfect and wash floors and lavatories daily, clean sinks, taps and wipe surrounding surfaces
• Tidy and clean areas after meetings and/or events
• Setup crockery and refreshments for booked venues at scheduled times
• Open/lock doors, open/close windows
• Report anything in need of ordering, repair or replacement to management
• Perform any other similar or ad hoc duties as required
• Performs general physical labor, under close supervision
• Maintenance and upkeep of the Emavundleni site