General Assistant

KERSTON FOODS CC; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

KERSTON FOODS CC in Milnerton, Western Cape, seeks an Office Cleaner to uphold high cleanliness standards across the building. The role requires ability to multitask, work under pressure and follow clear instructions.

Responsibilities include maintaining common areas, stocking restrooms, managing office supplies, testing cleaning methods and equipment, and handling simple administrative tasks. A Grade 10 and 1–2 years' cleaning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 is required.
• 1–2 years of office cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean common areas; follow cleaning schedules and report repairs.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies; keep stock records.
• Test new cleaning methods and equipment; manage materials usage.
• Handle invoice filing and document messenger tasks.
• Maintain security to prevent theft and ensure stock levels.

Skills

Follow instructions

Time management

Detail oriented

Honest and reliable

Education

Grade 10

Tools

Cleaning 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.