Public Areas Attendant

Vineyard Hotel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town, is seeking a Public Areas Attendant to perform the daily cleaning of all public spaces and to assist in housekeeping and laundry tasks as needed.

The role requires shift work including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; Matric is required. Previous cleaning experience is advantageous but not essential, and a satisfactory criminal record is required. This position is based on hourly-paid terms.

Qualifications

• Matric (NQFLevel 4) is required.
• Shift work including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.
• Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of any offence.

Responsibilities

• Keep guest areas like lobbies, hallways, elevators, and entrances clean and welcoming.
• Regularly clean public restrooms and ensure supplies of toilet paper, soap, and towels.
• Report broken items, spills, or safety issues to your supervisor promptly.
• Be friendly and helpful to guests in public areas and answer simple questions politely.
• Use cleaning tools and products safely, following hotel rules.
• Complete daily tasks on time, including both regular and deep cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Customer service

Cleaning safety protocols

Physical stamina

Accuracy

Integrity

Flexibility

Cooperation

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

Job description

Public Areas Attendant | Newlands, Cape Town

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.

(Hourly Paid)

We are looking to recruit a Public Areas Attendant to provide the daily cleaning service of all public areas and to act as support staff for other areas within the housekeeping and laundry departments.

Key Accountabilities

1. Keep all guest areas like lobbies, hallways, elevators, and entrances clean, neat, and welcoming always.
2. Clean public restrooms regularly and make sure they always have enough toilet paper, soap, and towels.
3. Report any broken items, spills, or safety problems to your supervisor right away.
4. Be friendly and helpful to guests in public areas and answer simple questions politely.
5. Use cleaning tools and products safely and the right way, following hotel rules.
6. Complete daily cleaning tasks on time, including both regular and deep cleaning jobs.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (NQF Level 4) is required
• Shift work including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience in a similar role (housekeeping, janitorial, or public area cleaning) is advantageous but not essential
• Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of the nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and cleanliness
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and safety protocols
• Physical stamina: able to stand, bend, lift, and move continuously throughout the shift
• Accuracy
• Dutifulness
• Devotion to Quality
• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Service-oriented
• Performing Under Pressure
• Cooperation

Employment Equity

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