Supervisor Housekeeping

About

The Directorate: Accommodation and Household seeks a Supervisor Housekeeping for an official residence in Durban. Applicants need a Senior Certificate, a minimum NQF level 6 Diploma or Advanced Certificate, and 1–2 years' supervisory experience in a high-profile organisation or environment. Job grade: Level 07. Salary: R338 016 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package). Reference: SH/PRES/2026. Duty station: Durban.

How to apply

Submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 Form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae to The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001; hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria; or email applications@presidency.gov.za. Email applications must on the subject line state only the Reference number: SH/PRES/2026 (with no spaces).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Housekeeping subordinates: Allocate responsibilities to subordinates; supervise and assist, when necessary, with the day-to-day cleaning activities of the residence, paying particular attention to hygiene directives.
• Supervise and assist, when necessary, with all valet and laundry requirements on a daily basis.
• Responsible for key control and proper handovers between different shifts in laundry and general cleaning areas of the residence.
• Ensure teamwork within the housekeeping department.
• Monitor the attendance register and advice on leave credits.
• Ensure personal and subordinates’ uniform and dress code to approved standards and regulation.
• Implement disciplinary processes and procedures where necessary.
• Conduct performance reviews with subordinates.
• Assist with banquets and all functions including service of the principals and guests when required.
• Assist with training of stuff and advice on training needs in collaboration with the household management.
• Provide cleaning services in the official residence: Schedule and assign rooms to be cleaned to the housekeepers, Supervise the day-to-day cleaning by inspecting each room to review the work, Ensure that ail furniture and Interior items are correctly maintained and cared for, Issue cleaning supplies
• Provide laundry services In the Official Residence: Conduct routine checks in the rooms, Check cleanliness of all linen, Ensure safe-keeping the linen, Compile laundry inventory list and conduct routine audit, Conduct stock level verification as per list on departure of the guest and maintain record
• Perform administration duties in respect of household and maintenance services: Ensure Performance Agreements are developed, signed and submitted to the Housekeeping Manager, Order, store and issue amenities, materials and linen, Liaise closely with catering and household management regarding functi

Qualifications

• A Senior Certificate plus a minimum NQF level 6 (Diploma/Advanced Certificate) with 1-2 years of Supervisory experience in a high-profile organisation/ environment.
• Competencies: Communication both oral and writing.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Service delivery innovation.
• Willing to work extended/irregular hours, when necessary.
• Knowledge Management: Problem solving and analysis.
• Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of the relevant general public service-wide legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of all phases of Protocol Ceremonial and Guesthouses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of policies and practices related to hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and machine operating procedure.