Housekeeping Attendant

HotelJobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Training and development programs

21 days leave per year

Job summary

Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town seeks a dedicated Housekeeping Attendant to support our housekeeping and laundry teams, focusing on bedrooms. You will help keep guest rooms and public areas clean, assist with linen handling, and ensure safety and hygiene standards are upheld.

The role requires Matric, prior housekeeping experience, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends. A clear criminal record is required, with a focus on delivering excellent guest service and a

Qualifications

• Matric (National Senior Certificate) is required.
• Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience is required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain guest rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in public areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Handle linen, uniforms, and amenities in compliance with hygiene standards.
• Report maintenance issues, damaged items, or safety hazards promptly.
• Follow all health, safety, and chemical handling protocols.
• Assist in maintaining a positive guest experience through polite and professional service.

Skills

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Service orientation

Proactive problem solving

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Job description

Housekeeping Attendant | Vineyard Hotel, Newlands, Cape Town (Hourly Paid)

This highly acclaimed Hotel prides itself on being a respected & progressive employer brand, celebrated for our investment in employee wellness, the broader community & the environment.

We are looking to recruit a Housekeeping Attendant who will provide a support service to all areas within the housekeeping and laundry departments, with the focus on the bedrooms. The Housekeeping Attendant supports the housekeeping team by ensuring public areas, corridors, and guest service areas are clean, well-maintained, and properly stocked. They assist with heavy cleaning tasks, transport linens and supplies, and provide essential support to room attendants to maintain high hotel cleanliness standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Clean and maintain guest rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in public areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Handle linen, uniforms, and amenities in compliance with hygiene standards.
• Report maintenance issues, damaged items, or safety hazards promptly.
• Follow all health, safety, and chemical handling protocols.
• Assist in maintaining a positive guest experience through polite and professional service.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (National Senior Certificate)
• Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence

Key Competencies

• High cleanliness standards.
• Ability to assist multiple departments.
• Physical stamina to handle lifting, bending, and moving heavy items.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance or housekeeping issues.
• Follow safety and hygiene protocols.
• Deliver clean rooms to the business
• Service customers and deliver a great guest experience
• Reporting any damages, hazards, or safety concerns.
• Devotion to quality
• Service-oriented
• Cooperation
• Structuring
• Adaptability
• Results-oriented
• Vitality
• Initiative

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with the Company’s transformation objectives in the Employment Equity Plan.

Why Apply

• An empowering environment.
• A remuneration package including retirement and other benefits
• 21 working days leave per annum
• Training and development opportunities.

Closing Date

Please apply by no later than 04 September 2026. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.