Housekeeping Supervisor
Faircape Group · Western Cape
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- 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.