General Assistant

KERSTON FOODS CC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable cleaning service in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Office Cleaner to maintain cleanliness and order in their facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least Grade 10 and 1-2 years of cleaning experience. Responsibilities include maintaining office supplies, managing cleaning materials, and ensuring high hygiene standards across common areas. Attention to detail and good time management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years previous office cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain common areas clean and in orderly condition.
• Manage office supplies and monitor their use.
• Control usage of cleaning materials and maintain adequate stock levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Minimum Grade 10

Tools

Cleaning materials and equipment

Job description

PURPOSE

To provide and maintain high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the building. The goal is to keep our building in a clean and orderly condition.

The ideal candidate should have the desire to learn. This position requires someone that works well under pressure. You must be able to multitask effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Office Cleaning and Maintenance

Maintain common areas clean, tidy always and in orderly condition, Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, vacuum cleaning carpets. Cleaning and stocking restrooms. Removing rubbish. Notify management of the need for repairs. Performs general clean-up of all office facilities. Create and maintain cleaning schedule. Ensures that all ad hoc cleaning needs are attended to.

Office Supplies Control

Ensure that office supplies are constantly available. Limit misuse of supplies by monitoring use and replenishment of products ensuring cost effective utilisation. Keep record of stock supplies. Make inputs into types and quality of supplies. Manage supplies to the common areas. Order and re-order supplies as necessary

Cleaning materials and equipment

Test new cleaning methods, new equipment, and make recommendations to manager. Control usage of cleaning material ensuring that losses are accounted for, and equipment damages are repaired immediately. Order and re-order supplies as necessary and keep track to control the use of materials. Maintain adequate stock-levels while not overstocking. Implement security measures to limit theft.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Invoice filing

Document messenger

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Ability to follow clear instructions.

Good time management skills

Positive, confident approach to work and colleagues

Must pay attention to detail.

Honest and reliable

You must have a clear credit and criminal record.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Grade 10
• 1 - 2 years previous office cleaning experience
• Knowledge and understanding of how to use cleaning materials and equipment.