General Worker (P000928)

Listing reference: nwu_003838
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 29 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Other Sectors & Industries
Job category: Matriculants
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: RESIDENCE AND CATERING SERVICES POSITION NUMBER: P000928 VACANCY: GENERAL WORKER PEROMNES GRADE: P17 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

General Cleaning Operations

·        Daily coordination with other cleaners to keep facilities clean and tidy.

·        Reporting all maintenance issues to management on daily and ongoing basis.

·        Cleaning spills, broken glass, and other messes up as quickly as possible when and where required.

·        Performing maintenance activities related to cleaning e.g. cleaning fans / aircon filters / kettles, tightening toilet seats / blinds etc on an ongoing basis to keep facilities standards.

·        Cleaning dustbins and replacing bags daily.

·        Daily communication with management to order new cleaning supplies as needed

·        Responsible for all basic cleaning in and around buildings, including walls / floors / ceilings/ doors/ windows / curtains and railings on an ongoing basis.

·        Moving furniture where and when needed.

Other Facilities

·        Cleaning facilities (Lapa / halls / conference room I storerooms / linen store I reception area/ ablution blocks)

·        When required: dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, picking up larger objects and trash off the floors, removing spider webs, cleaning floors / walls / windows / ceilings.

·        Daily empties trash and clean bins and replaces liners.

·        Scraping off gum / stickers on surfaces as required.

·        Sets up stocks and maintains cleaning equipment and supplies in storerooms (keep clean and tidy daily).

·        Monitors and maintains sanitation and organization of assigned areas on daily basis.

·        Transports dirty linens to correct area to be cleaned and restock areas with clean linens as required.

Rooms

·        Daily mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, picking up larger objects and trash off the floors to keep rooms clean and tidy when guests arrive.

·        Washing dishes and cleaning cupboards and drawers as guests check out.

·        Washing windows, walls / ceilings/ cupboards and floors as needed before guests check in.

·        Cleaning kettles, fridges, microwaves and stoves before guests check in to promote high standard and consistency of cleaned rooms.

·        Daily dusting and removing spiderwebs.

·        Replacing dirty linen with clean linen when guests check out and before they check in.

·        Paying attention to details like blankets folded neatly and every item in its place etc.

·        Check all crockery and cutlery / kitchenware/ linen and place in the same order or standard every time).e

·        Keep count of linen and linen write offs.

·        Daily regulation of linen sent and received from laundry.

·        Upkeeping and regulating of guest and staff keys.

Restrooms

·        Emptying trash and cleaning trash bins and replacing bags daily, especially when we have guests staying.

·        Cleaning and sanitizing fixtures on daily basis.

·        Cleaning mirrors, partition doors and walls daily.

·        Daily sweeping and mopping tile floors (scrubbing floors / grout 25%required whilst spring cleaning).

·        Cleaning toilets, urinals, basins and showers (including shower heads) daily.

·        Refilling supplies, such as toilet paper, paper towels, toilet spray.

·        hand soap and dustbin liners/ bags in a neat and tidy manner daily.

Ad-hoc

·        Stand in / relief work when other cleaners are off or on leave.

·        Assisting management where needed.

·        Performs additional duties as needed and when required.

·        Required to work every second weekend.

 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Basic Cleaning skills.

·        Basic administration skills.

·        Required to work every second weekend.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Must be able to function independently and under pressure.

·        Good communication skills in multi-cultural environment.

·        Be able to handle problems effectively and professionally.

·        Has the ability to always maintain a professional image.

Minimum requirements

·        Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).

·        Candidate will be required to stay at the facility during working days (accommodation is provided).

RECOMMENDATIONS:

·        A minimum of one (1) year cleaning experience.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                      Adele Els on 018 299 1878

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   Akhona Maqungo on 018 299 2624

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                                29 October 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                             As soon as possible

 

                                                                                 

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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