HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR (X2 POSTS)

Job Overview

Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory is hiring two Housekeeping Supervisors at an annual salary of R201,093. Applicants require a GETC/Grade 9 qualification and appropriate hospital cleaning experience including terminal cleaning, stock control, and linen management. Responsibilities include overseeing hygiene services, waste management, resource utilization, equipment maintenance, and staff training while working shifts.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
• Appropriate cleaning/housekeeping, Terminal Cleaning, Stock Control, Linen Management and Waste Management experience in a hospital environment.
• Must work shifts.
• Knowledge of how to operate the cleaning equipment, perform terminal cleaning and effective usage of consumables.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, organising and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping policies, protocols, and procedures as well as Infection Prevention Control measures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall control, organising, performing and co-ordinating of tasks related to linen, waste management, hygiene services, terminal cleaning, contract management and stock control.
• Responsible for record-keeping and compilation of reports.
• Submit requisition for repairs of broken equipment thus ensuring a safe working environment.
• Provide relief according to the needs of the service.
• Coordination of the provision of effective training appropriate to service delivery.
• Effectively manage the utilization and supervision of resources as well related HR matters.
• Provide training to the cleaning staff.

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