Support Services Assistant: Cleaning at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide cleaning services to the university community in relation to academic and support areas i.e., maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at the university
• To provide an excellent, professional cleaning service to the university students, staff, and visitors.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Cleaning of Mandela University Buildings / venues including corridors and public /outdoor spaces/areas.
• General and deep cleaning of floors and surfaces (includes dusting (including high level or vertical dusting), sweeping/vacuuming, mopping/washing, scrubbing, polishing as well as carpet cleaning
• General and deep cleaning of ablution facilities
• General and deep cleaning of NMU buildings: offices, classrooms, staff rooms, libraries, conference rooms
• General and Deep Cleaning of kitchens
• General and Deep Cleaning of outdoor areas
• Occupational health & safety
• Collection of keys/swipe cards, cleaning consumables, cleaning equipment and accountability thereof.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A sound knowledge of cleaning procedures/methods and use of cleaning materials and Equipment
• A working knowledge of strip and seal procedures so as carpet cleaning
• Good interpersonal skills with sound communication abilities.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in teams and independently without being supervised
• Physically fit and able to perform duties required by the job description according to the minimum standards
• Customer focus
• Flexibility
• Literacy skills
• Punctuality and time management
• Teamwork
• Accountability

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• A caring attitude and good sense of customer service
• Ability to work using own initiative as well as being a good team player.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Willing to work during the university vacation period, after hours and public holidays

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated
• Dedicated
• Attention to detail

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 8-12
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a cleaning position within operations or similar environment with a proven record of teamwork.