Cleaning Team Supervisor
Company
Rustenburg Girls’ High School
Location
Cape Town
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
**Job Advert Summary**:
Your duties will include supervision of a cleaning team of ten cleaners, ensuring that the facilities of this 130-year-old public school are clean and usable as per the planned cleaning schedule. As the team leader, you will conduct performance reviews, manage leave requests, prepare cleaning schedules and plan & supervise set-up, serving, cleaning & breakdowns for school and external events.
The Principal
c/o Mr Craig Leith
Rustenburg Girls’ High School
Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700
Fax No. 021-6867114
• *Closing Date: 1 November 2024**
• *Minimum Requirements**:
- Energetic and friendly while able to provide impeccable customer service.
- A confident communicator who can remain calm under pressure.
- Self-motivated and efficient in time management.
- Able to work both within a team and independently.
- Flexible and able to respond to the needs of a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
- Willing to act as a co-Tutor as part of the school’s Vertical Tutoring System.
- Prior work experience in a school would be an added advantage
Certification:
- South African citizen or in possession of a valid visa to live and work in South Africa (essential)
- Be in possession of a police clearance certificate or similar security clearance, or be willing to undergo such clearance checks (essential)
- Experience working at heights would be an advantage.
- A Driver's licence would be an advantage.
• *Language**:
- Fluent in both written and verbal English to a high standard (required).
- isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans fluency would be an advantage.
• *Duties and Responsibilities**:
Your duties will include supervision of a cleaning team of ten cleaners, ensuring that the facilities of this 130-year-old public school are clean and usable as per the planned cleaning schedule. As the team leader, you will conduct performance reviews, manage leave requests, prepare cleaning schedules and plan & supervise set-up, serving, cleaning & breakdowns for school and external events.
Your duties will include supervision of a cleaning team of ten cleaners, ensuring that the facilities of this 130-year-old public school are clean and usable as per the planned cleaning schedule. As the team leader, you will conduct performance reviews, manage leave requests, prepare cleaning schedules and plan & supervise set-up, serving, cleaning & breakdowns for school and external events.
The Principal
c/o Mr Craig Leith
Rustenburg Girls’ High School
Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700
Fax No. 021-6867114
• *Closing Date: 1 November 2024**
• *Minimum Requirements**:
- Energetic and friendly while able to provide impeccable customer service.
- A confident communicator who can remain calm under pressure.
- Self-motivated and efficient in time management.
- Able to work both within a team and independently.
- Flexible and able to respond to the needs of a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
- Willing to act as a co-Tutor as part of the school’s Vertical Tutoring System.
- Prior work experience in a school would be an added advantage
Certification:
- South African citizen or in possession of a valid visa to live and work in South Africa (essential)
- Be in possession of a police clearance certificate or similar security clearance, or be willing to undergo such clearance checks (essential)
- Experience working at heights would be an advantage.
- A Driver's licence would be an advantage.
• *Language**:
- Fluent in both written and verbal English to a high standard (required).
- isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans fluency would be an advantage.
• *Duties and Responsibilities**:
Your duties will include supervision of a cleaning team of ten cleaners, ensuring that the facilities of this 130-year-old public school are clean and usable as per the planned cleaning schedule. As the team leader, you will conduct performance reviews, manage leave requests, prepare cleaning schedules and plan & supervise set-up, serving, cleaning & breakdowns for school and external events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Cleaning Staff Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa is R32.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the National Minimum Wage Act with no sector exemptions for contract or office cleaners. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours in a week.
How many hours per week can Cleaning Staff legally work in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week as of 2026. Any work beyond this requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate, and employees are entitled to 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service.
What documents are required to apply for Cleaning Staff Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, and a signed employment contract. A tax number from SARS is mandatory before starting work, along with bank details for salary deposits.
How much tax do Cleaning Staff pay on salaries in South Africa in 2026?
As per SARS, cleaning staff earning below R95,750 per year pay 0% income tax in the 2026 tax year. Earnings between R95,751 and R237,100 are taxed at 18% after the R17,235 rebate, with monthly PAYE deductions required from employers.
