Contract Manager Housekeeping (Kimberley)

Elchemie; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Permanent role

Career progression

Job summary

Elchemie is seeking a proactive leader to oversee housekeeping services across multiple properties. You will direct and mentor cleaning teams, partner with the client's Executive Housekeeper, and ensure hotel-grade hygiene, room turnarounds, and inspections meet expectations.

The role requires strong knowledge of housekeeping methods, chemical safety, and OHS compliance, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Flexible shifts and weekend coverage are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping and cleaning services leadership.
• Knowledge of hotel housekeeping standards and guest satisfaction.
• Understanding of OHS standards and labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor site cleaning teams and room attendants across shifts.
• Coordinate with client Executive Housekeeper and site management.
• Oversee daily cleaning operations and room inspections.
• Conduct SLA review meetings and pursue service improvements.
• Monitor budgets, wage costs, and asset registers.
• Enforce chemical safety, color-coding, and audit readiness.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Client collaboration

Housekeeping standards

Safety compliance

Shift flexibility

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Matric

Hospitality management qualification

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Team Leadership & People Management: Direct, motivate, and mentor site cleaning teams and room attendants across rotating shifts; foster a positive working environment, handle shift rosters, manage absenteeism, and conduct hands-on training.
• Client & Housekeeper Collaboration: Work closely in tandem with the client's Executive Housekeeper and site management; maintain open communication channels and directly handle client queries, feedback, and operational requirements.
• Housekeeping & Operational Excellence: Oversee daily cleaning operations, enforcing hotel-grade hygiene standards, room turnarounds, and room inspection protocols across designated properties.
• SLA & Relationship Management: Conduct regular SLA feedback meetings with hotel management, proactively resolve complaints, and ensure continuous service improvements.
• Financial & Resource Control: Monitor contract profitability, manage site budgets, control wage costs, audit cleaning chemical/equipment usage, and maintain accurate asset registers.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce strict Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, color-coding protocols, chemical safety (MSDS), and audit readiness.

What you’ll need

• Minimum 3-5 years of contract management or supervisory experience strictly within Housekeeping and Cleaning Services (Hotel, Resort, Lodge, or Boutique Hospitality environment).
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of hotel housekeeping standards, cleaning methodologies, chemical management, room inspection workflows, and guest satisfaction standards.
• Shift Availability: Fully available and willing to work flexible shift rosters, including weekends and public holidays as dictated by operational needs.
• Transport: Must have reliable, dependable transport to and from work for scheduled shift times.
• Compliance & HR: Solid understanding of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA), OHS standards, and performance management.
• Gr12 Matric Pass -Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management, Facilities Management, or Operations is advantageous.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with a proven ability to lead and manage cleaning teams while dealing diplomatically with clients and Executive Housekeepers.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive Remuneration: R18 000 - R19 000 CTC (includes 5.25% provident fund contribution).
• Dynamic Environment: A high-performance culture that values strong leadership, team development, and service excellence.
• Stability & Growth: Permanent position with a leading national service provider and a structured pathway toward Area Manager or Operations Manager roles.

A Few Things to Know

• Environment: Fast-paced, service-intensive, and people-centric.
• Schedule: Shift work required (day, night, weekend, and holiday rotations depending on site requirements).
• Transport: Reliable transport to ensure punctual arrival for shift handovers is essential.

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