HOUSEHOLD WORKER

Job Overview

The Eastern Cape Department of Health is advertising 19 Household Worker positions at Frere Tertiary Hospital, Buffalo City Metro. Offered at Salary Level 02 (R144 024 - R169 656 per annum), candidates must possess an NQF level 1 or 2 (ABET level 2 certificate or equivalent) with no experience required. Responsibilities include providing housekeeping, cleaning, safeguarding, and maintenance support services while adhering to infection control regulations. Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form and CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• NQF level 1 or 2 (ABET level 2 certificate or equivalent)
• No experience required
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and public holidays
• Ability to rotate when required
• Honest and reliable
• Physical strength to cope with the physical demands of the position
• Ability to work as a team

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping and cleaning services including washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning, and sweeping
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of allocated areas, restrooms, bathrooms, and offices
• Handle garbage disposal
• Clean kitchen utensils and equipment, and maintain stock levels of cleaning material and utensils
• Keep cleaning equipment safe, clean, and in efficient working condition, reporting any faults
• Clean boardrooms and arrange chairs, water, and glasses
• Store cleaning equipment and products neatly in designated cupboards
• Implement simple security measures such as locking doors and closing windows
• Monitor hazards related to fire and electricity in buildings and offices
• Ensure adherence to Infection Control and Hygiene regulations and implement universal precautionary measures

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