Permanent Vacancy for Housekeeping Supervisor Needed at Faircape
Job Description
Vacancy for Housekeeping Supervisor Needed at Faircape
Job Location: Southern Suburbs, Western Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 29 Sept 2026
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Our client is urgently looking for the qualified Housekeeping Supervisor to start working ASAP. Faircape requires the services of reputable Housekeeping Supervisor. You may apply before deadline in case you are interested and have required qualifications as short-listed below.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The applicant wishing to apply for this job must meet the following qualifications;
- Must have Minimum Grade 10–12 qualification
- Must have strong understanding of cleaning appliances and their functionalities
- Must have familiarity with the proper use of cleaning agents and chemicals
- Must have excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills
- Must have strong interpersonal abilities
- Must have proficient in time management and organizational skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
The applicant must have the following skills and competences
- Demonstrated leadership capability
- Must have strong critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills
- Must have proven ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Must have exceptional attention to detail
- Must have high level of responsibility and accountability
- Must have proactive, with the ability to show initiative and creative thinking
- Must have skilled in conflict resolution and handling sensitive situations
- Must have adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will have to implement the following duties but not limited to:
- To ensure priority tasks are completed timeously such as cleaning rooms prior to admission of new residents.
- To perform room inspection according to the standard checklist along with the Unit or Nursing Services Manager.
- To inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
- To report complaints about service and equipment.
- To ensure corrective actions given by the manager are implemented.
- To ensure that records of Housekeeping tasks are up to date and readily available.
- Routinely check on the condition of work areas to ensure that the work schedule is meeting the needs of the facility and adjust accordingly.
- To inform maintenance manager of any painting, repair work, replacements of furnishings and equipment that may be required.
- To recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.
- To conduct daily morning meetings with Housekeepers to discuss workflow, allocation and to address any arising matters.
- To engage with Housekeeping staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies.
- To redirect issues through appropriate channels.
- To instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
- To assist manager with screening of potential job applicants.
- Assist manager in evaluating employee performance and recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
- Plan and prepare employee work schedules for everyday operations as well as once off events.
- Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.
- Be available to meet with the direct line manager on a fortnightly basis.
- Report any urgent matters to the line manager immediately.
- Coordinate activities with other on-site staff to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
- Complete weekly report on Housekeeping tasks and staff as directed by the manager.
- To check and keep an inventory of Housekeeping equipment and supplies and report problems, damage or loss to the manager.
- Ensure order of new supplies and stock are placed timeously. Issue supplies and equipment to Housekeeping staff
- To perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary if there are staff shortages.
- To assist with stain removal and cleaning of resident personal furniture as needed.
NB: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven`t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All applications must be done online before closing date.
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