Cleaner: Pietermaritzburg The Geosciences Council Job Title: Temporary Cleaner Peromnes Grade: Peromnes Grade 17 (R 137 184.28 CTC per year) Place: Pietermaritzburg Reporting Line: Facilities Management Manager General Job Purpose: Perform cleaning duties as directed by the cleaning supervisor, using prescribed methods and frequencies in accordance with the requirements of the cleaning specifications. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Emptying of litter bins or similar containers, transportation of waste material to designated collection points. Clean all offices; places; kitchens in general; corridors, elevators, public areas and bathrooms according to the daily/weekly schedule. Prepare facilities for meetings and trainings. Cleaning walls, windows and doors, as well as emptying and cleaning bins. Use electric scrubbing and polishing machines to polish, scrub, buff and spray clean floors (after proper instruction and training). Use of electric pick-up machines. Dust, wipe with a damp cloth, wash or polish furniture, mantels, window frames, external surfaces of cabinets, shelves and fixtures. Replenish consumable items (soap, toilet paper, paper towels) used at the different points of the cleaning service. Clean toilets, urinals, sinks, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and drinking fountains. Use of chemical agents as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor in the performance of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving the appropriate instructions and training. Please adhere to the cleaning checklist and be sure to complete and sign it daily. Cleaning of machines and equipment after use. Report all failures or breakage of cleaning machines and equipment to the Cleaning Supervisor for repair. Make sure that the issuance forms are filled out correctly when collecting products and equipment. Be sure to wear the appropriate CGS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the task being performed. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations when using tools, equipment, and machinery. KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIRED SKILLS Capacity for teamwork. Ability to communicate. Ability to operate machinery and cleaning equipment. Knowledge of materials, methods and cleaning procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ABET Certification/ Grade 12, and/or Housekeeping and Cleaning Certificate. 2 years of experience and knowledge of general cleaning in corporate offices. REQUIRED SKILLS Ability to operate machinery and cleaning equipment. Housekeeping and housekeeping skills. Basic literacy (ability to read and write). Basic arithmetic (ability to count). Reliable and hardworking. Knowledge of materials, methods and cleaning procedures. The Council for Geoscience is committed to equity and diversity in employment. In accordance with Employment Equity precepts, preference will be given, among others, to candidates from designated underrepresented groups. Women and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply. If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply, please send your application to recruit@geoscience.org.za. Please provide the job title (Cleaner: Pietermaritzburg) as a reference when submitting your application. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks of the closing date of this announcement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013. All appointments are subject to vetting processes. Appointments are subject to positive research results. Closing date: May 4, 2022