Supervisor: Cleaning and Cartage

Listing reference: ukzn_000641
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 15 September 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 MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HOWARD CAMPUS, REF NO: ukzn_000641. Please be informed that the purpose of this erratum is to amend the closing date for receipt of applications. Candidates who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply, as they will be automatically considered. This placement will be in line with the approved Guidelines applicable to all university staff who are appointed to university establishment and funded posts, and who are as a result of Project Renewal, having to be considered for placement in posts in the new university organizational structure, which are now fewer in number, or in some respects different to their original posts held in the previous organizational structure. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and have the required competencies for the positions under consideration as per the applicable job profile. The skill set may be adaptable to accommodate employees placed on the pool who meet most of the competencies required for the job.
Job description

  • The University is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to supervise cleaning services across campus.
  • This role includes overseeing venue set-ups, cartage, waste removal, and pest control operations.
  • The successful candidate will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of in-house cleaning staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and service delivery are maintained.

Minimum requirements

  • Grade 10
  • Valid Driver’s License with PDrP
  • 1-year relevant experience
  • Equipment operation
  • Computer Literacy (Word and Excel)
  • Communication Skills
  • OHASA

Advantages:

  • Similar type of work in the cleaning industry

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 September 2025.

Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.

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.

  1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview. 
  2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. 
  3. The University is committed to Employment Equity. 
  4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy. 
  5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful 
  6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.  

 

 

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