Housekeeper Team Leader

Job Responsibilities

• Liaise with Marketing, PA’s and Social Committee on clearly understanding the requirements and timelines for internal events and important meetings.
• Take the lead role in ensuring preparation and execution of the requirements with the timelines provided.
• Keep the Facilities Manager up to date on progress.
• Utilize and organize the Housekeeping team to meet requirements, while maintaining daily tasks.
• Follow own cleaning schedules and checklists to ensure cleanliness.
• Clean specific areas regularly (e.g., bathrooms, kitchens).
• Complete smaller tasks like dusting and emptying trash bins.
• Prepare refreshments (coffee, tea, water, etc.) for managers and visitors.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment including proper storage and disposal of cleaning materials.
• Ensure adequate supplies for cleaning and catering tasks.
• Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects when needed.
• Lead and coordinate the housekeeping team for events and meetings and liaise with key role players.
• Follow safety protocols when using cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Report maintenance or repair needs promptly.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with colleagues and visitors.
• Stay updated on best practices for cleaning.

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Desired Qualifications

• Must have a good rapport and be well-spoken in English.
• Must be able to take instructions concerning internal events and meetings and execute accordingly.
• Must have previous experience being involved in formal events and meetings in the workplace.

Physical Requirements

What is physically required to perform the daily tasks and job duties?

• Valid RSA identity document;
• Able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Able to maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• High energy levels and focus.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Proactively cooperative.
• Able to deal with pressure.
• Energetic and engaging.
• Able to show initiative.