CLEANERS / HOUSEKEEPERS

CLEANERS / HOUSEKEEPERS


Company
KETHELO GROUP
Location
Polokwane
Salary
R 13,2K a year
Posted
1 day ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
We are hiring:
• Room Attendants (Hotel Housekeeping)
• Public Area Attendants (Hotel Cleaning Staff)

If you have experience in hotels, guesthouses, lodges, or commercial cleaning and are available to start immediately, we encourage you to apply.

Room Attendant – Duties Include:
• Cleaning and servicing hotel guest rooms
• Making beds and changing linen
• Replacing towels and guest amenities
• Deep cleaning bathrooms
• Vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing rooms
• Reporting maintenance issues
• Meeting daily room cleaning targets

Public Area Attendant – Duties Include:
• Cleaning hotel lobbies, reception areas, corridors, and restrooms
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors
• Sanitizing high-touch surfaces
• Removing waste and maintaining hygiene standards
• Ensuring public areas remain clean and presentable

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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