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South Africa: Support Services Assistants: Cleaning (17 positions) posted by Nelson Mandela University

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Job Description

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

  • To provide cleaning services to the university community in relation to academic and support areas i.e. maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at the university.
  • To provide an excellent, professional cleaning service to the university students, staff, and visitors.

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 up to12 months experience in a cleaning position within operations or similar environment with a proven record of teamwork.

PREFERED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

“In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised post, preference will be accorded to persons from designated groups as guided by the approved Equity Plan.” (African Male; Coloured Male; White Male and Female,

Indian Male and Female) are encouraged to apply

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Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 14 November  2025.



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