Support Services Assistants: Cleaning George Campus

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Cleaning of Mandela University Buildings / venues including corridors and public /outdoor spaces/areas.
• General and deep cleaning of floors and surfaces (includes dusting (including high level or vertical dusting)), sweeping/vacuuming, mopping/washing, scrubbing, polishing as well as carpet cleaning.
• General and deep cleaning of ablution facilities
• General and deep cleaning of NMU buildings: offices, classrooms, residences, tv rooms, laundry areas, staff rooms, libraries, labs, conference rooms
• General and Deep Cleaning of kitchens
• General and Deep Cleaning of outdoor areas
• Occupational health & safety
• Collection of keys/swipe cards, cleaning consumables, cleaning equipment and accountability thereof.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A sound knowledge of cleaning procedures/methods and use of cleaning materials and Equipment
• A working knowledge of strip and seal procedures so as carpet cleaning
• Good interpersonal skills with sound communication abilities.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in teams and independently without being supervised.
• Physically fit and able to perform duties required by the job description according to the minimum standards.
• Customer focus
• Flexibility
• Literacy skills
• Punctuality and time management
• Teamwork
• Accountability

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• A caring attitude and good sense of customer service
• Ability to work using own initiative as well as being a good team player.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Willing to work during the university vacation period, after hours and public holidays.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated
• Dedicated
• Attention to detail.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 8 – 12
• A minimum of 0 – 12 months experience in a cleaning position within operations or similar environment with a proven record of teamwork.