Housekeeper at Rhodes University

The Department

• Housekeeping Services is responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene of the university residences, departments, and all ancillary services. This includes Transit Housing, Janitoring Services, Laundry Services, Sewing Room, and Upholstery Services.
• The Housekeeping department primarily provides a complete hospitality experience to our students and guests. We are committed to providing support to all areas in our care to enhance the academic project at Rhodes University.
• This is an in-house staffed Division who are proud to be part of providing a conducive and effective teaching and academic learning environment.

Main Objectives

• Responsible for the supervision of staff cleaning all assigned areas within the University, falling under Housekeeping Services. This includes planning, leadership and co-ordination of cleaning services and staff within a particular residence Hall, to ensure an efficient and effective cleaning service to all residents or guests in the Hall. 
• Also submits and follows up on all maintenance requisitions, furnishings, general upkeep of the buildings falling within the assigned area, and any other reasonable requests from the Line Manager.

The Requirements

Grade 12 with approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Minimum of 3 years’ cleaning experience in an industrial environment where specific hygiene and cleaning practices were implemented
• Previous administration experience within a computerized environment
• Previous exposure, of not less than 6 months, of having worked with stock control and basic record keeping
• Previous experience in having drafted daily schedules and related electronic correspondence
• At least 2 years’ in a supervisory or team leader position OR be in possession of a 1-year Staff Supervision Certificate plus 1 years’ supervision experience (which doesn’t have to be obtained concurrently)

Closing Date 17 June 2026