Housekeeping Administrator

Propr; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management firm in Cape Town is seeking a Housekeeping Administrator to manage the administrative duties of the Housekeeping department. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, along with previous experience in an HR or administrative role. Key responsibilities include managing payroll, liaising with external partners, and supporting hiring processes. Applications without a specific cover letter will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, HR, or operations support role is required.
• Experience in hospitality or property management is preferred.
• Comfortable liaising with internal staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative functions of the Housekeeping department.
• Liaise with external labour consultants.
• Maintain accurate documentation of HR-related matters.
• Capture weekly payroll data accurately.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric

HR or Office Administration qualification

Job description

This is a team support role where the smooth running of our Housekeeping department is the main priority.

As Housekeeping Administrator, you will manage the administrative functions of the department, including recruitment coordination, record keeping, payroll processing, and liaison with external labour consultants.

We are looking for someone who is organised, enjoys structured and process‑driven work and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality or property management environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist with the hiring process of new Housekeeping staff, including screening and scheduling
• Conduct initial phone screenings with potential candidates
• Prepare and maintain all onboarding documentation and employment files for new and existing staff
• Act as the primary liaison between the Housekeeping Department and external labour consultants
• Coordinate and track all disciplinary actions and consultations
• Maintain accurate documentation of all HR‑related matters
• Capture weekly payroll data accurately and on time
• Manage payroll queries and ensure staff are paid correctly
• Maintain staff attendance and leave records
• Support the Housekeeping Manager with day‑to‑day administrative needs and departmental reporting
• Assist with the procurement and documentation related to housekeeping supplies if needed

Here's our description of the ideal person for this job:

• Previous experience in an administrative, HR, or operations support role (hospitality or property management industry preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable liaising with both internal staff and external partners
• Matric required; HR or Office Administration qualification advantageous but not essential

To apply, please complete the application below, all other application methods will be disregarded.

Applications without a Propr specific cover letter and applications with AI generated answers won't be considered.

Application link: Please note that due to high application volumes, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We wish you the very best.