Job Description

Job Title
Team Leader: Housekeeping (post level 18): Housing and Residence Affairs (Job ID 6218)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Housing and Residence Affairs
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Unskilled
Location
South Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
17/8/2025
Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT HOUSING AND RESIDENCE AFFAIRS STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE'S SOUTH CAMPUS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.

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

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

.

A detailed curriculum vitae. A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).

Duties and responsibilities:

Act as stand-in for Housekeeping Managers, manage and administer the required tasks. Prepare and hand out cleaning equipment to staff as needed. Oversee daily Housekeeping Manager operations. Hand out cleaning equipment, chemicals, and plastic bags daily. Supervise and monitor the daily cleaning of all areas in Residence (Standard Operating Procedures). Arrange for casual staff where needed. Communicate the information to the Service Manager. Communicate daily with staff on work-related issues. Do weekly inspections in all areas of Residence and inform the Service Manager of the findings during her inspection. Assist with toilet paper and hand paper towels on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Any special cleaning must be reported to the Service Manager to arrange who will be responsible for the cleaning. Report on any staff-related issues to her office. Report on Maintenance issues to Service Manager. Stand in Housekeeping Manager, report to Housekeeping Manager on duty Manage and administer extra hygiene and deep cleaning tasks in appointed cluster. Supervise staff daily and report back to Housekeeping Manager. Attend weekly meetings with the housekeeping manager. Report maintenance issues of Day Residence/On-Campus Residence/Senior Flats to Housekeeping Manager. Implement corrective actions after inspections, audit reports and hygiene swabs. Manage and administer service delivery in Day Residence/On-Campus Residences/ Senior Flats and ensure high standards of hygiene at all times. Conduct weekly inspections in Day Residence/On-Campus Residences/ Senior Flats. Report maintenance, pest control issues and faulty firefighting equipment in Day Residence/On-Campus Residences/ Senior Flats to Housekeeping Manager. Conduct inventory count, as scheduled, and report misuse of furniture to Housekeeping Manager.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Grade 10 on NQF Level 2. Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a colour code cleaning system. Colour coding cleaning system certificate.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

Results orientated:

o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic thinking:

o The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

Business acumen:

o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

o Experience in cleaning with a colour-coding system.

Leading:

o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

17 August 2025

Salary:

The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R122 167.78 per annum.

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.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at:

EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.