Section Head: Cleaning and Cartage

Listing reference: ukzn_000644
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE DIVISION, SECTION HEAD: CLEANING & CARTAGE, (PEROMNES GRADE 09), CAMPUS MANAGENT SERVICES, HOWARD CAMPUS.
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

  • Matric
  • National Diploma in Administration/ related
  • 5 years’ working experience in a similar cleaning environment, of which 2 years must be at a managerial level
  • Valid South African Driver’s License.
  • 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 22 August 2025.

 

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavor to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

Benefits

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

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