Public Areas Attendant (X3)

Ejobdesign; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Areas Attendant position in Newlands, Cape Town, is an hourly paid role within a hotel environment. You will maintain the cleanliness of all public areas and support housekeeping and laundry as needed.

Responsibilities include cleaning lobbies and restrooms, reporting safety issues, and delivering friendly guest service while following safety protocols. Flexible shift work is required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Matric (NQF Level 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.

Responsibilities

• Keep guest areas like lobbies, hallways, elevators, and entrances clean and welcoming.
• Clean public restrooms regularly and ensure supplies.
• Report broken items or safety issues to supervisor promptly.
• Be friendly and helpful to guests and answer simple questions politely.
• Use cleaning tools and chemicals safely according to hotel rules.
• Complete daily cleaning tasks on time, including deep cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Physical stamina

Independent work

Education

Matric (NQF 4)

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Public Areas Attendant (x3) | 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 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.

Closing Date

19 October 2026