Housekeeping Staff
Company
Western Province Caterers
Location
Cape Town
Posted
7 hours ago
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Job Description
**Housekeeping Staff -Northern Suburbs**
We are currently recruiting Housekeeping staff to be placed at our various facilities.
• *The individual must be able to**:
- Work independently;
- Have good manners;
- Be hardworking;
- Ability to work Monday to Sunday, flexible hours and shifts;
- Ability to work under pressure.
• *Qualifications & Experience**:
- Minimum of Grade 12/Matric;
- Ideally 1-2yrs housekeeping experience in a healthcare/corporate facility/hotel or other simular environment.
• *Duties include**:
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers;
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas;
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops;
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment;
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy;
- Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings;
- Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items;
- Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items;
- Sort, count, and mark clean linens;
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary;
- Assign duties to other staff and give instructions regarding work methods and routines;
- Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive;
- Deliver television sets, ironing boards, baby cribs, and rollaway beds to guests' rooms;
- Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers;
- Hang draperies, and dust window blinds;
- Move and arrange furniture, and turn mattresses;
- Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware;
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts;
- Run errands such as taking laundry to the cleaners and buying groceries.
• *SHOULD YOU NOT BE CONATCTED IN 2 WEEKS, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFULL**
Application Question(s):
- Which area do you reside in?
• *Education**:
- High School (matric) (required)
• *Experience**:
- relevant housekeeping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/05/16
We are currently recruiting Housekeeping staff to be placed at our various facilities.
• *The individual must be able to**:
- Work independently;
- Have good manners;
- Be hardworking;
- Ability to work Monday to Sunday, flexible hours and shifts;
- Ability to work under pressure.
• *Qualifications & Experience**:
- Minimum of Grade 12/Matric;
- Ideally 1-2yrs housekeeping experience in a healthcare/corporate facility/hotel or other simular environment.
• *Duties include**:
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers;
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas;
- Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops;
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment;
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy;
- Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings;
- Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items;
- Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items;
- Sort, count, and mark clean linens;
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary;
- Assign duties to other staff and give instructions regarding work methods and routines;
- Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive;
- Deliver television sets, ironing boards, baby cribs, and rollaway beds to guests' rooms;
- Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers;
- Hang draperies, and dust window blinds;
- Move and arrange furniture, and turn mattresses;
- Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware;
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts;
- Run errands such as taking laundry to the cleaners and buying groceries.
• *SHOULD YOU NOT BE CONATCTED IN 2 WEEKS, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFULL**
Application Question(s):
- Which area do you reside in?
• *Education**:
- High School (matric) (required)
• *Experience**:
- relevant housekeeping: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/05/16
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.
