Housekeeping Supervisor (X2 Posts)

EdUpStairs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Cape Town is seeking a housekeeping services coordinator to oversee food, linen and hygiene tasks within the hospital environment. You will coordinate cleaning, sorting, unpacking and linen washing, while managing stock, reporting and resource usage.

The role requires collaboration with ward staff, adherence to safety/hygiene standards, and the ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays, including overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum GETC/Grade 9.
• Hospital cleaning, linen and housekeeping experience required.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to overtime and relief duties in other wards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tasks related to food, linen and hygiene services.
• Control cleaning, sorting, counting, unpacking and wash/sluice linen and patient clothing.
• Manage ordering, utilization and control of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Maintain records and compile reports.
• Coordinate training relevant to service delivery.
• Supervise resources and related HR matters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organising skills

Decision-making

Safety and hygiene knowledge

Inventory/stock control

Computer literacy

Education

GETC/Grade 9

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
Experience: Appropriate cleaning, linen and housekeeping experience in a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of
the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Willingness to work overtime and relief duties in other wards to ensure effective provision
of services.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proper working knowledge of all cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, procedures and good work
ethics.
Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards.
Knowledge of inventory/stock control.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Duties

Responsible for overall control, organizing, performing and coordinating tasks related to food, linen and hygiene services.
Ensure the control of cleaning, sorting, counting, unpacking and wash/sluice linen and patient clothing.
Effective management with regard to ordering, utilization, control of cleaning, household items and equipment.
Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports.
Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery.
Effectively manage the utilisation and supervision of resources as well related HR matters.