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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
Job Title: Cleaner
Peromnes Grade: Subject to Finalisation of Job Evaluation
Position Status: 5 Months Fixed Term Contract
Location: Pietermaritzburg (Regional Office)
Reporting Line: Manager Facilities Management

Overall Job Purpose: Cleaners are required to undertake the following duties as directed by the Supervisor Cleaning, using the prescribed methods and frequencies in line with the requirements of the cleaning specification.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points.
  • Clean all the offices; venues; general kitchens; corridors, elevators, public areas and restrooms as per the daily/ weekly schedule.
  • Prepare facilities for meetings and training.
  • Cleaning walls, windows, and doors as well as emptying and cleaning waste bins.
  • Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).
  • Using electrically powered pick up machines.
  • Dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, shelves and fitments
  • Replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) used at various points of cleaning service 
  • Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains.
  • Use of chemical agents as directed by the Supervisor Cleaning in the discharge of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving proper instructions and training.
  • Adhere to the cleaning checklist and ensure that it is completed and signed daily.
  • Cleaning of machines and equipment after use
  • Report all faults or broken cleaning machines and equipment to the Supervisor Cleaning for repairs
  • Adhere to emergencies and relieve schedule when required and requested by the supervisor. 
  • Ensure that the issue forms are correctly filled in when collecting products and equipment
  • Ensure that the appropriate CGS personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn according to the task performed
  • Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related regulations when utilizing tools equipment and machinery and general cleaning.
 
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to communicate
  • Ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment’s
  • Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods and procedures
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • ABET Certification/ Grade 12,and/or Certificate in Cleaning and Housekeeping
 
SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Cleaning and Housekeeping Skills
  • Basic literacy (ability to read and write
  • Basic numeracy (ability to count)
  • Reliable and hardworking
 


The CGS is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the CGS Employment Plan, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply. If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za Please quote the position title as reference when submitting your applications.
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
The CGS reserves the right to not make appointment
All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
 
Closing Date:  06 August, 2020