The National Health Laboratory Service invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Cleaner: Housekeeping / Messenger to be based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
BUSINESS UNIT: NELSON MANDELA BAY AND SARAH BAARTMAN
DISCIPLINE: LABORATORY SUPPORT SERVICE
LOCATION: PE MAIN BRANCH
POSITION: CLEANER: HOUSEKEEPING / MESSENGER
PAY GRADE: A1
REFERENCE NUMBER: EC-NMB&SB 0623/001-01 (21022-004-2113)
Main Purpose of the Job
To clean the different venues/offices/rooms/kitchens/hallways and stairs on a daily basis to ensure a clean and hygienic condition.
Key Job Responsibility
To clean the different venues/ offices/ rooms/ kitchens/ hallways/laboratory areas and stairs daily to ensure a clean and hygienic condition.
■ Responsible for vacuuming carpeted areas and spot cleaning carpets. ■ To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, and shelves. ■ Sweeping and mopping of floors ■ To wash dishes in the kitchens, replenish kitchen supplies and wash/ clean fridges. ■ To empty waste bins and take waste to designated areas. ■ To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, showers etc. to ensure hygienic toilet facilities. ■ To replenish consumable items (Soap/ toilet rolls/ paper towels) and ensure that stock is always available. ■ To set up tables/ chairs and equipment for events as needed. ■ Follow health and safety regulations and use chemicals as directed. ■ Report deficiencies or needs to the supervisor ■ Do ad-hoc as and when required.
Minimum requirements & key competency
■ Grade 10 /NQF 2 ■ 1 (one) month on-the-job training. ■ Knowledge of health and safety. ■ Basic understanding of health and safety. ■ Knowledge of cleaning machinery/ cleaning materials and chemicals. ■ Cleaning of high windows Application of various cleaning procedures (e.g., wax). ■ Strong interpersonal skills. ■ Attention to detail. Communication skills. ■ Time Management.
Closing Date: 25June 2024
How to apply
Enquiries may be directed Asamkele Gonose @ (041) 395 6162, e-mail application to [email protected]
GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS
If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Proof of current registration with a Professional body (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications e.g., qualification’s identity document, driver’s license etc.
Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and is supplied at the end of each regional advert. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Candidates’ credentials will be subjected to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, and social media accounts behavior/comments verifications.
Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests, or any other related assessments.
All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable proficiency matrix to determine the correct level.
At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions.
Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer.
The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets.
Successful applicants will be remunerated on the entry level of the published pay scale associated with the advertised position grade and in line with the recruitment and selection policy, salary offer clause. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment.
This is an open advert. External applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin.