DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION IS HIRING A CLEANER

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

This contract position will be based at Emavundleni Research Clinic, Crossroads. The main purpose of this position is to maintain a safe and clean working environment, as well as to provide office support and refreshments when required.

 

 

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Candidates must reside in Crossroads
• At least one (1) year experience as a Cleaner in a clinical/research environment
• Must be fluent in Xhosa and English
• Must be professional, organised, and able to follow schedules in a timely manner
• Knowledge on the usage of tools, accessories and chemicals required to perform the job
• Able to clean all fixtures and furniture safely
• Should have high standard of cleaning, punctual, follow instructions, and possesses a level of work ethic.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively

 

 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that general cleaning including sweeping, and vacuum of offices, corridors and common areas
• Empty all office and kitchen waste bins, replace liners, exterior placement of bins for collection as per CSW schedule
• Wipe and dust office furniture and equipment, clean mirrors, glass doors, and door handles/locks, wash crockery and cutlery and pack it away neatly
• Store and keep track of cleaning equipment and products, neatly in designated cupboards
• Monitor the usage of stock levels of consumables and supplies, escalating needs to Operations Manager for ordering.
• Report anything in need of ordering, repair or replacement to Operations Manager

• Disinfect and wash floors and lavatories daily, clean sinks, taps and wipe surrounding surfaces
• Tidy and clean areas after meetings and/or events
• Setup crockery and refreshments for booked venues at scheduled times
• Open/lock doors, open/close windows
• Report anything in need of ordering, repair or replacement to management
• Perform any other similar or ad hoc duties as required
• Performs general physical labor, under close supervision
• Maintenance and upkeep of the Emavundleni site

 

 

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 20 November 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a foreign national applying for this position please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.

 

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

 

 

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

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