Cleaner

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

Job summary

AFMS Group seeks dedicated cleaning staff to maintain cleanliness in corporate settings across various facility areas. This role demands attention to detail, adherence to hygiene standards, and a proactive work ethic. Ideal candidates have a Grade 10 education and previous cleaning experience in a commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in corporate/commercial environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties for offices, kitchens, and restrooms.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety practices.
• Conduct daily and monthly cleaning schedules as specified.

Skills

General hygiene practices

Good knowledge of facility layout

Cleaning products and applications

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 principles 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.