About the Role
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is seeking a Cleaner for the Bayworld Museum located in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This vital role is essential to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for visitors and staff alike. By ensuring that the museum is spotless, you contribute significantly to the community by providing a pleasant experience for those who come to learn about our rich cultural heritage. The commitment to cleanliness not only enhances the functionality of the museum but also reflects the pride we take in our public spaces.
As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for a variety of cleaning duties, including maintaining the cleanliness of offices, corridors, elevators, boardrooms, and kitchen areas. Your efforts will directly impact the overall satisfaction of museum visitors and the efficiency of museum operations. In a role that emphasizes attention to detail and a proactive approach, you will ensure that the facilities are not just clean, but also inviting and conducive to learning.
About the Department
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting South Africa’s diverse cultural heritage. Its mission encompasses a wide range of activities designed to foster community engagement and encourage the appreciation of arts and culture. Working in this department means being part of an initiative that celebrates our history and supports the growth of the arts, making it a meaningful and rewarding experience for all employees.
What You’ll Do
- Provide thorough cleaning services across various museum facilities.
- Dust and wax office furniture to maintain a polished appearance.
- Sweep, scrub, and wax floors, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
- Vacuum and shampoo carpets and floors to enhance hygiene.
- Clean walls, windows, and doors to provide a fresh environment.
- Empty and clean dirt bins, collecting and removing waste papers.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness by washing utensils and cleaning bins.
- Restock hand wash liquid soap, toilet papers, and hand towels in restrooms.
- Report any broken cleaning materials or equipment for timely repairs.
- Clean machines and equipment after use to ensure proper hygiene.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 8 certificate or ABET Level 4, or NQF Level 1-3.
- One year of experience as a cleaner is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a keen eye for cleanliness.
- Previous exposure in a similar cleaning role will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Grade 8 certificate or ABET level 4 or NQF leve1 - 3 with no experience.One (1) year experience as a cleaner will be an added advantage.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good verbal communication skills.
Self – motivated.
Exposure in the field will be an added advantage.
Job Duties
Provisioning of cleaning services.Cleaning offices corridors, elevators, and boardrooms by: Dusting and waxing office furniture.
Sweeping, scrubbing, and waxing of floors.
Vacuuming and shampooing floors.
Cleaning walls, windows, and doors.
Emptying and cleaning of dirt bins.
Collect and removing of waste papers.
Freshen the office areas.
Clean general kitchens by: Cleaning of bins.
Wash and keep stock of kitchen utensils.
Cleaning the rest rooms by: Refilling hand wash liquid soap.
Replace toilet papers, hand towels and refreshers.
Empty and wash waste bins.
Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
Report broken cleaning materials and equipment.
Cleaning of machines (microwaves, vacuum cleaners etc) and equipment after use
