Section Head: Cleaning and Cartage
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- The University invites applications for a leadership position responsible for overseeing the cleaning and upkeep of all campus buildings and facilities, including laboratories, offices, ablutions, student residences, waste removal, and general litter control.
- The incumbent will focus on two key areas: the development and implementation of comprehensive maintenance plans guided by sound policies, budgetary discipline, and environmental compliance; and the effective management of a large cleaning staff to ensure high standards of efficiency and service delivery across the campus.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 Diploma in Administration/ related
- Driver’s Licence (Code 8)
- 5 years’ experience working in a cleaning environment, of which 2 years must be at a managerial level
- Computer Literacy
- Contract management
- General knowledge of cleaning and cartage management.
- OHASA
Advantages:
- Previous experience at a municipality/university/ managing cleaning /working with contractors
Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 September 2025.
Enquiries and details regarding this post, including requests for a job profile, may be directed to Fezeka Mbuyane, 031 260 8285
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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
- Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.
- Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.
- The University is committed to Employment Equity.
- The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.
- Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful
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