Job Description

Closing Date 2026/01/30
Reference Number FDM260112-1
Job Title Housekeeping Manager
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit Feedem Catering
Division Retirement
Department Operations Catering
Job Grade Junior Management
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Rondebosch
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Category Food Service
Job Advert Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeping Manager within the retirement sector. The purpose of the role is to supervise and oversee the daily cleaning operations of the unit.
Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.
We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.
We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.
Minimum Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 or relevant experience.
• Must have experience in health and safety standards and management.
• Minimum housekeeping manager experience of 2-3 years required/ managing 10-15 staff
• Understand cleaning principles and knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Strong people skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Able to work long hours, weekends and public holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishment of cleaning standards and procedures for workers and ensure adherence to these standards and procedures
• Coaching and developing employees (cleaners)
• Scheduling and assigning specific duties/roles to cleaners and also ensuring that they are carried out expertly
• Inspection of cleaning equipment on a regular basis so as to know when they are worn-out and also request for replacement
• Controlling and monitoring the usage of cleaning materials so as to avoid or minimize waste and/or misuse
• Providing any form of required assistance to cleaners while they carry out their duties.
• Staff Management & Training - Able to impart skills and empower staff
• Stock taking and Quality Control
• Ordering and Issuing of stock
• Maintain high standards of Hygiene & Safety
• Adhoc Admin Duties

Skills Required