Houseman

Pezula Hotel; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing

Staff facilities

Competitive package

Job summary

Pezula Nature Retreat in Knysna is seeking a Houseman to support the housekeeping team with cleaning, maintenance and guest requests, ensuring public areas, rooms and facilities meet Village n Life standards.

You’ll handle tasks from moving linen and polishing furniture to garden upkeep and reporting maintenance issues, while maintaining high attention to detail and guest privacy.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (advantageous).
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a similar role (advantageous).
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow cleaning procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and physical stamina.
• Dependable, adaptable and guest-focused.
• Honest, respectful and able to communicate effectively with management.

Responsibilities

• Clean public areas, rooms, bathrooms and storerooms
• Maintain the pool and outdoor areas
• Carry linens, towels, toiletries and cleaning supplies
• Move furniture, turn mattresses and polish furniture and equipment
• Sweep, scrub, wax and polish floors as required
• Clean carpets, rugs, draperies and upholstery with appropriate equipment
• Wash windows, walls and woodwork, waxing and polishing where needed
• Maintain gardens by sweeping and removing dead plants
• Keep storage areas stocked, tidy and sanitary
• Record and report maintenance issues and follow up on repairs
• Follow procedures for safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Assist with guest requests and communicate them to management
• Respect guest privacy and report any damaged or lost items

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Attention to detail

Guest-focused

Education

Grade 12

Job description

This role forms part of the housekeeping team at Pezula Nature Retreat, within the Village n Life hospitality group.

The Role

As a Houseman you’ll support the housekeeping team with physical tasks and ensure public areas, rooms and facilities are maintained to Village n Life standards. You’ll assist with cleaning, maintenance, garden upkeep and guest requests, helping create a well-kept and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean public areas, rooms, bathrooms and storerooms
• Maintain the pool and outdoor areas
• Carry linens, towels, toiletries and cleaning supplies
• Move furniture, turn mattresses and polish furniture and equipment
• Sweep, scrub, wax and polish floors as required
• Clean carpets, rugs, draperies and upholstery with appropriate equipment
• Wash windows, walls and woodwork, waxing and polishing where needed
• Maintain gardens by sweeping and removing dead plants
• Keep storage areas stocked, tidy and sanitary
• Record and report maintenance issues and follow up on repairs
• Follow procedures for safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Assist with guest requests and communicate them to management
• Respect guest privacy and report any damaged or lost items

What We’re Looking For

• Grade 12 (advantageous)
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a similar role (advantageous)
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow cleaning procedures
• Strong attention to detail and physical stamina
• Dependable, adaptable and guest-focused
• Honest, respectful and able to communicate effectively with management
• Team player with a willingness to work overtime when required

What We Offer

• A hands-on housekeeping role at Pezula Nature Retreat in Knysna
• Growth and training opportunities within Village n Life
• Staff housing options and access to staff facilities
• Competitive package aligned with experience