Housekeeping Supervisor

Faircape Group · Western Cape

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Job Description

  • The Faircape Group operates six prestigious retirement and lifestyle villages across the Western Cape, known for their exceptional standards of care and hospitality.
  • We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to join our team at our facility Cle Du Cap, located in the Southern Suburbs.
  • In this role, you will lead and oversee housekeeping operations, ensuring our facility is maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, order and comfort for our residents.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to take pride in creating a welcoming environment in an upmarket lifestyle and retirement setting, while leading a motivated housekeeping team.

What We Offer

At Faircape, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A collaborative and supportive environment where you'll work alongside experts who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.
  • Additional leave rewards for long-term commitment.
  • Recognition for your dedication through quarterly performance bonuses.
  • Exclusive discounts on high-speed internet, ensuring you stay connected.

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following

Quality Control

  • Ensure priority tasks are completed timeously such as cleaning rooms prior to admission of new residents.
  • Perform room inspection according to the standard checklist along with the Unit or Nursing Services Manager.
  • Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
  • Report complaints about service and equipment.
  • Ensure corrective actions given by the manager are implemented.
  • 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.
  • Inform maintenance manager of any painting, repair work, replacements of furnishings and equipment that may be required.
  • Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.

Personnel and Human Resources

  • Conduct daily morning meetings with Housekeepers to discuss workflow, allocation and to address any arising matters.
  • Engage with Housekeeping staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies.
  • Redirect issues through appropriate channels.
  • Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Assist manager with screening of potential job applicants.
  • Assist manager in evaluating employee performance and recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals

Administration

  • 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.

Stock Control

  • 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

Customer Service

  • Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary if there are staff shortages.
  • Assist with stain removal and cleaning of resident personal furniture as needed.

Experience and Education

  • Minimum Grade 10–12 qualification
  • 1–2 years' experience in a similar role; experience within a healthcare environment will be advantageous
  • Housekeeping-related training courses will be an added advantage

Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of cleaning appliances and their functionalities
  • Familiarity with the proper use of cleaning agents and chemicals
  • Excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal abilities
  • Proficient in time management and organizational skills

Attributes

  • Demonstrated leadership capability
  • Strong critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • High level of responsibility and accountability
  • Proactive, with the ability to show initiative and creative thinking
  • Skilled in conflict resolution and handling sensitive situations
  • Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment

Specific Requirements

  • Own reliable transportation
  • Clear health record
  • Clear criminal record
  • Clear credit record
  • Written reference letters are to be submitted with the online application

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 17:00, with a 45-minute lunch break.
  • Every alternate Saturday, with a corresponding day off during the week.
  • Sundays and public holidays will be worked as operationally required.

Basic Salary on Offer

  • The salary offered will be dependent on experience, qualifications, skills and overall suitability for the role.
  • In addition to the basic salary, your total monthly earnings may increase through Sunday work paid at time and a half, public holidays paid at double time, as well as quarterly performance bonuses.

Application process

Your application will only be considered should you complete the following:

  • The one way online interview - the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.
  • Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered.
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