Cleaner

AFMS Group (Pty) Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in East London seeks a reliable and detail-oriented cleaning professional. Responsibilities include thorough cleaning of various facilities, adherence to hygiene standards, and ensuring high service delivery standards. Candidates should possess previous experience in a corporate setting and a minimum of Grade 10. Join a dynamic team promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a corporate/commercial environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Well motivated and task-focused.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning including offices, kitchens, and restrooms.
• Manage waste disposal and hygiene maintenance as per schedule.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Hygiene practices

Facility layout knowledge

Cleaning product knowledge

Planning and organizing

Detail-oriented

Education

Min Grade 10

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Key Accountabilities / Principal Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES

General cleaning (where applicable as per site) :

Offices & Office Blocks

Boardrooms and Conference Centres

Kitchen, Canteen and Dining Areas

Toilets and Cloakrooms and Ablution blocks

Reception areas

Outside cleaning areas

Auditoriums

SECONDARY DUTIES

The below need to be executed in accordance with the frequency outlined below

Daily (Vacuum, wash, mop, scrub, polish as required)

Kitchen : kitchen utensils, equipment, cupboards, and floors

Kitchen : cloths and towels washed

Kitchen bins : regularly emptied and refuse bags replaced

Carpeted and non-carpeted areas (tiled floors, cloakroom floors, ramps, kitchen floors, stairways)

Furniture / Upholstered Chairs, Couches and Equipment (phones, pictures, computer equipment, etc.)

Upholstery of chairs : vacuumed

Tiles and stairs

Window Sills

Office doors and door handles (including disinfect)

Hand rails on stairways : 3 x times daily (including disinfect)

Hand wash basins and taps

Toilet seats top and bottom (including disinfect)

Waste bins : 2 x times daily (including disinfect and fitted with plastic bags)

Main entrance windows and doors up to reach height; 3 x times weekly

Kitchen cupboards : emptied, tidied and washed

Doors : markings to be removed and disinfected

Door Handles : polished

Walls and wall tiles : complete wash and disinfect

Non-Carpeted areas : scrubbed

Monthly

Couches and chairs upholstered with leather

Daily spot cleaning

Carpets as required

Walls up to reach height (including disinfect)

Hand wash basins

Cloakrooms : 3 x times daily (replenish all toiletry items)

Reception areas : 2 x times daily

Emergency Exits : 2 x daily (kept free of obstacles)

General Duties :

Kitchen : Food and beverage to be delivered as required

Kitchen to be locked after hours

Ensure Health & Safety principals strictly adhered to :

Protective clothing to be worn as per applicable Health & Safety guidelines

Application of cleaning materials to be applied as per applicable Health & Safety guidelines

Key Skills and Experience

Min Grade 10

Previous Cleaning experience in Corporate / Commercial environment

Basic knowledge of general hygiene practices

Good knowledge of facility layout

Good knowledge of cleaning products and applications

People and Management Skill

Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort

Able to work independently

Well motivated

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to use a variety of cleaning equipment and products

Detail-oriented

Task focused

Proactive

Key result areas

Understand role of reporting to the business and client

Understand all outputs delivered are aligned with business requirements

Understand that feedback is critical to success

Additional Responsibilities and Skills

The employee acknowledges that all duties performed will reflect on the client and will thus act in a professional manner at all times, as FMS is a service provider, all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the service has been delivered according to client requirements, and to prescribed service levels.

All vacancies advertised by AFMS Group are in full adherence to South African labour legislation, including the Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

We strive to create an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, focusing on the qualifications, skills, and experience that are relevant to each role. We ensure that all candidates are treated equally, and no discrimination will be tolerated.

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 2014 (POPIA) for recruitment and hiring purposes.