Supervisor (Cleaning & Hygiene) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Responsible for coordinating overall hygiene including effective deep cleaning and pest control in line with the environmental, quality and health and safety standards, supervising the cleaning contractor by ensuring that the carry out their duties as per the agreed SLA.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Ensuring that all aspects of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standard.
• Managing the provision of hygiene chemicals and dosing equipment on site.
• Managing the segregation, storage and timely removal of all waste-recyclables, landfill, hazardous and confidential waste streams.
• Ensuring all hygiene and waste staff is trained and competent in all procedures relevant to Health and Safety.

Physical Requirements:

• Good Health.

Competencies    

• Attention to Detail- Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the relevant municipal standards.
• Ethics and Professionalism- The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest.
• Organisational Awareness- The ability to understand the Municipality’s objectives, and the impact of decisions on the community  and the functioning of the department.
• Problem Solving- The ability to identify potential problem areas, to break the problem into component parts, generates potential solutions, select an option and implement it.
• Planning and Organising- The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan.
• Data Processing & Analysis- Ability to process data and bring out about improvements in the way in which it is processed.
• Interpersonal Relationships- The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the   Municipality.
• Communication- The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
• Action Orientation- The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to stay focused on tasks, to be energetic, persistent and reliable.
• Cognitive ability- The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of consequences and implications. Is able to see the ‘Bigger Picture’.
• Direction Setting- The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and  commitment to the goals.
• Team Orientation- The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal.

Essential Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and an Administrative Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Administration field.
• 4 Years relevant experience.