UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATE IS HIRING A CLEANER

Duties and responsibilities:
Cleaning of laboratories
•    Clean equipment, bench tops, shelves and outside of fridges and freezers.
•    Sweep, mop and scrub the floors.
•    Empty the dust/refuse bins.
•    Fill containers with distilled water.
•    Wash everything that students did not clean.
•    Wash floors and wipe shelves of walk-in fridge.
•    Vacuum and dust the presentation room.

 

Creative lab
•    Clean all benches and chairs.
•    Empty the dustbins.
•    Mop the floor.
•    Arrange tables in the correct format for the lecturer.
•    Prepare the lab for training sessions, classes and seminars.
•    Clean up after the completion of sessions.
Sensory lab
•    Requires daily cleaning, depending on the number of sensory tests conducted each week.
•    Clean different booths.
•    Clean and mop floors.
•    Dusting of shelves.
•    Cleaning, dusting and vacuuming of the sensory training area.

 

Vegetable lab
•    Clean at least once a week.
•    Wash surfaces.
•    Mop floors.
•    Remove the waste.

Office cleaning
•    Clean six offices once a week, including the lecture rooms in the Department.

Adhoc duties
•    Execute any other task, as deemed necessary by the supervisor and/or staff member, that is officially legal and lawful according to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the UFS, as well as the general job description of a service worker.

 

Technical assistance in laboratories
•    Assist with practical sessions taking place 6 times a week.
•    Fill soap, detergent and other product bottles
•    Wash all the dishcloths used by students- daily due to the frequency of practicals.
•    Clean labs – floors and countertops, 44 spaces.
•    Scrub and clean oven and stoves.
•    Clean each lab after each session to uphold cleanliness and food safety.
•    Regularly clean inside and outside of microwaves and fridges.

Waste management assistance
•    Take out garbage daily.

 

Inherent requirements:
•    Grade 10 on NQF Level 2.
•    Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:
•    Knowledge of a food laboratory.
•    Knowledge of the importance of cleaning in the laboratories.

 

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
•    A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
•    A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).

 

Required competencies:
•    Results oriented.
–    The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
–    The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
•    Strategic thinking.
–    The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
–    The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

 

•    Business Acumen:
–    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•    Leading.
–    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
•    Building coalitions
–    The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
–    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

 

Assumption of duties:
01 January 2025.

Fringe benefits: 
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

 

 

How to apply:
Hard copy applications may be submitted at:
•    The University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor, Reception: Room S201
OR
•    Online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

 

 

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 2979 or email at SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 for assistance.

 

 

Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 115 087.93 per annum.

Closing date: 30 October 2024

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