18 Housekeeping jobs in South Africa
Housekeeping
Komani, Eastern Cape
The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
Posted 7 days ago
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We're looking for full-time Room Attendants to join our team. If you’re an experienced room attendantlooking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
These are permanent roles for the upcoming season and we’re recruiting for eight positions.
Please contact us for a full position description detailing key tasks and responsibilities.
Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning, servicing and maintaining guest accommodation and public areas to required standards
- Assisting with detail cleaning and project work across the hotel, including the cleaning of food preparation and service handling areas, with an emphasis on impeccable hygiene standards
Skills, experience and attributes
- Minimum of two years’ relevant experience cleaning and servicing in high quality hotels
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently and respectfully with guests and staff
- Strong English language skills, written and verbal
- High level of initiative and attention to detail
- Hard working and keen to learn
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment
- Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays
Why join us?
- Full-time, permanent role
- Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed up to a maximum of 50 hours a week
- Sustainability is at the forefront of how we work, with a strong environmental and social sustainability programme
- Duty meals and free barista coffees on shift
- Free parking on site
- Uniform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing initiatives
Applications from NZ residents/citizens are strongly encouraged.
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Housekeeping Manager
Paarl, Western Cape
Exceed Human Resource Consultants
Posted 11 days ago
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Reference: 10491 MB Consultant: MarieBosman Job Description:
- Supervise daily housekeeping operations including room cleaning, public areas, and laundry services
- Oversee the cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of the entire property, with special focus on guest rooms.
- Ensure in-house laundry is processed efficiently and to high standards.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to promptly address and resolve issues in guest rooms (e.g., broken fixtures, HVAC, plumbing).
- Train, schedule, and manage housekeeping staff; monitor performance and provide feedback.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment; ensure proper usage and storage.
- Inspect rooms and public areas for cleanliness and maintenance and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Handle guest requests and complaints related to housekeeping promptly and professionally.
- Maintain proper documentation and records related to housekeeping operations.
- Work closely with front office and other departments to ensure smooth guest experiences
- Experience in hotel or resort settings.
- Knowledge of housekeeping management systems or property management systems.
- Basic understanding of maintenance procedures in hospitality settings.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial housekeeping role, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
- Skills: Strong leadership and organizational skills; ability to manage and motivate a team.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with housekeeping procedures, laundry operations, and basic maintenance coordination.
- Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with guests and staff.
- Email your comprehensive CV to .
- If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
- We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
- Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.
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Housekeeping Supervisor
Cape Town, Western Cape
Hospitality Hire
Posted today
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They are seeking an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to lead and support the housekeeping team, ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. If you live and breathe these values - Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Passion, and Integrity - this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Supervision
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise, train, and motivate housekeeping staff, including Room Attendants and support personnel.
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor completion to maintain efficiency and high standards.
- Conduct regular performance feedback and coaching sessions.
- Ensure guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces are cleaned and maintained to hotel standards.
- Perform quality inspections and address any issues immediately.
- Maintain consistency in presentation, hygiene, and guest amenities.
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints, or special requirements.
- Ensure that the housekeeping team delivers an exceptional guest experience at all times.
- Monitor and manage cleaning supplies, linen, and guest amenities.
- Ensure correct handling, storage, and usage to minimize loss or waste.
- Enforce hygiene, safety, and health protocols across the housekeeping department.
- Conduct regular training and toolbox talks on safe cleaning practices and proper use of chemicals.
- Maintain records of staff attendance, room inspections, and inventory usage.
- Assist management with housekeeping reports and operational planning.
- Support recruitment and onboarding of new housekeeping team members.
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Formal training in hospitality or housekeeping management is advantageous.
- Minimum 23 years in a supervisory role within a hotel housekeeping environment.
- Experience in a 4â or higher hotel is preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to resolve issues efficiently and maintain a positive work environment.
- Must hold a valid South African ID.
- Only candidates with relevant experience will be shortlisted.
- Ensure your CV is 100% updated.
- All applicants will attend a virtual introduction interview.
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Housekeeping Manager
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Phoenix Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago
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Duties:
Ensure all staff in Housekeeping comply with Hotel Policy regarding uniform and personal hygiene.
Be aware of the days business both in Room Occupancy, Special Requirements and VIP needs by liaising with Reception.
Issue stock, room lists, house assistant check lists and cleaning schedules to housekeeping staff at the beginning of the shift
Check all work given to the Room Assistants and Porters, when necessary, throughout the day to ensure standards are being adhered to.
Regularly Inspect guest rooms, public areas, recreational area for cleanliness, appearance and to make sure these areas are kept as per the hotels standard.
Ensure all Maintenance work in Bedrooms, Laundry and Public Areas are rectified prior to releasing rooms back to front desk.
Ensuring that accommodation is clean, well maintained and attractively presented.
Ensure that company standards for guest services and housekeeping services are met or exceeded.
Ensure Guests and Hotel Laundry is dealt to the standard laid down by the hotel management.
Adhere to local and company hygiene, health and safety regulations
Developing check lists for regular preventative maintenance and discuss with Maintenance Manager
Developing and utilizing check lists for regular cleaning and upkeep.
Conduct daily meetings and training sessions as and when required.
When necessary, take disciplinary actions on staff members.
Assist in the development and writing of Housekeeping departmental standards and improved processes.
Drawing up of weekly rosters for housekeeping, laundry and porters - always considering the hotel status (Arrival / Departure / Occupancy).
Monitor staff performance to ensure that guests are happy
Minimize wastage of materials through careful monitoring of cleaning materials
Placing orders for all cleaning materials according to company policies and procedures
Monthly stock takes and mid- month operating equipment stock takes
Ensure all storerooms are neatly kept and always packed
Ensure all stoeps and court yards are neat and always packed
Requirements:
Grade 12
Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality will be an advantage
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Housekeeping Manager / Supervisor role within a 4/5* luxury property
High level of physical endurance
Impeccable communication skills both written and verbal
Must be computer literate
Leadership experience
Strong training skills and experience
Effective rostering abilities
Knowledgeable with the controlling of expenses and inventories
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Ensure all staff in Housekeeping comply with Hotel Policy regarding uniform and personal hygiene.
Be aware of the days business both in Room Occupancy, Special Requirements and VIP needs by liaising with Reception.
Issue stock, room lists, house assistant check lists and cleaning schedules to housekeeping staff at the beginning of the shift
Check all work given to the Room Assistants and Porters, when necessary, throughout the day to ensure standards are being adhered to.
Regularly Inspect guest rooms, public areas, recreational area for cleanliness, appearance and to make sure these areas are kept as per the hotels standard.
Ensure all Maintenance work in Bedrooms, Laundry and Public Areas are rectified prior to releasing rooms back to front desk.
Ensuring that accommodation is clean, well maintained and attractively presented.
Ensure that company standards for guest services and housekeeping services are met or exceeded.
Ensure Guests and Hotel Laundry is dealt to the standard laid down by the hotel management.
Adhere to local and company hygiene, health and safety regulations
Developing check lists for regular preventative maintenance and discuss with Maintenance Manager
Developing and utilizing check lists for regular cleaning and upkeep.
Conduct daily meetings and training sessions as and when required.
When necessary, take disciplinary actions on staff members.
Assist in the development and writing of Housekeeping departmental standards and improved processes.
Drawing up of weekly rosters for housekeeping, laundry and porters - always considering the hotel status (Arrival / Departure / Occupancy).
Monitor staff performance to ensure that guests are happy
Minimize wastage of materials through careful monitoring of cleaning materials
Placing orders for all cleaning materials according to company policies and procedures
Monthly stock takes and mid- month operating equipment stock takes
Ensure all storerooms are neatly kept and always packed
Ensure all stoeps and court yards are neat and always packed
Requirements:
Grade 12
Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality will be an advantage
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Housekeeping Manager / Supervisor role within a 4/5* luxury property
High level of physical endurance
Impeccable communication skills both written and verbal
Must be computer literate
Leadership experience
Strong training skills and experience
Effective rostering abilities
Knowledgeable with the controlling of expenses and inventories
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
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Housekeeping Supervisor
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Phoenix Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago
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Duties:
Inspects all rooms after they have been cleaned to ensure that all hotel policies and standards have been met
Approves rooms for occupancy and ensures room is 100%
Notifies Maintenance of any needed repairs in all guest rooms
Inspects all vacant ready rooms at the beginning of the day for condition and possible occupancy
Lists and itemizes lost and found items. Returns items to guests in accordance with the hotels standards
Reports and delivers valuables found to Reception for safekeeping
Monitors stock levels of all amenities and advises Manager when necessary to order
Practice safe working conditions under the Occupational Safety and Health
Monitors time housekeepers are taking to clean guest rooms and ensures that rooms are ready on time
Ensures all stayover rooms are cleaned timeously
All other duties assigned as and when required
Requirements:
Grade 12
Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality will be an advantage
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Housekeeping role within a 4/5* luxury property
Impeccable communication skills both written and verbal
High level of physical endurance
Must be computer literate
Leadership experience
Strong training skills and experience
Effective rostering abilities
Knowledgeable with the controlling of expenses and inventories
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Inspects all rooms after they have been cleaned to ensure that all hotel policies and standards have been met
Approves rooms for occupancy and ensures room is 100%
Notifies Maintenance of any needed repairs in all guest rooms
Inspects all vacant ready rooms at the beginning of the day for condition and possible occupancy
Lists and itemizes lost and found items. Returns items to guests in accordance with the hotels standards
Reports and delivers valuables found to Reception for safekeeping
Monitors stock levels of all amenities and advises Manager when necessary to order
Practice safe working conditions under the Occupational Safety and Health
Monitors time housekeepers are taking to clean guest rooms and ensures that rooms are ready on time
Ensures all stayover rooms are cleaned timeously
All other duties assigned as and when required
Requirements:
Grade 12
Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality will be an advantage
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a Housekeeping role within a 4/5* luxury property
Impeccable communication skills both written and verbal
High level of physical endurance
Must be computer literate
Leadership experience
Strong training skills and experience
Effective rostering abilities
Knowledgeable with the controlling of expenses and inventories
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
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Housekeeping Steward
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Phoenix Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Description
Duties:
Clean and reset guest rooms and shared spaces with consistency, care and attention to detail
Support daily rhythms by managing laundry, replenishing supplies and responding to guest needs
Work closely with fellow stewards, hosts and other teams to keep the guest experience smooth and connected
Take initiative to notice whats needed, whether its a quick tidy or a deeper refresh
Embrace seasonal shifts and a spirit of learning, growth and teamwork in an attentive environment
Requirements:
Grade 12
Minimum of 2 years of housekeeping experience in a luxury hotel or similar
Knowledge of cleaning products, techniques and methods
Excellent time keeping
Ability to follow SOP standards
Attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Impeccable grooming standards
Personal and professional integrity
Good communication skills in English
High level of physical endurance
Ability to work shifts
Clean and reset guest rooms and shared spaces with consistency, care and attention to detail
Support daily rhythms by managing laundry, replenishing supplies and responding to guest needs
Work closely with fellow stewards, hosts and other teams to keep the guest experience smooth and connected
Take initiative to notice whats needed, whether its a quick tidy or a deeper refresh
Embrace seasonal shifts and a spirit of learning, growth and teamwork in an attentive environment
Requirements:
Grade 12
Minimum of 2 years of housekeeping experience in a luxury hotel or similar
Knowledge of cleaning products, techniques and methods
Excellent time keeping
Ability to follow SOP standards
Attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Impeccable grooming standards
Personal and professional integrity
Good communication skills in English
High level of physical endurance
Ability to work shifts
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Housekeeping Supervisor
Bonnievale, Western Cape
Phoenix Recruitment
Posted 12 days ago
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Job Description
Duties:
Ensure that the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department are carried out according to the standards of the company and as specified by senior management
Perform regular inspections of laundry, public areas, and lodges
Manage, support and assist housekeeping personnel as required
To ensure that all housekeeping personnel are being briefed on their daily duties
Lead by example with appearance and personal hygiene
Ensure that the cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation of rooms and public areas
Ensure that all repair and maintenance problems that need attention are reported
Always maintain a positive attitude and a courteous and professional demeanour
Anticipate and respond to all guest needs quickly, efficiently and courteously
Ensure that any guest complaints are resolved quickly
Ensure that monthly stock takes are carried out
Requirements:
Grade 12 & a formal qualification
Preferably 2-4 years previous housekeeping supervisor experience at a luxury hotel / lodge
Ability to coordinate & lead the housekeeping team
Ability to motivate team
Attention to detail
Be alert and innovative
Good computer and administration skills
Ability to cope under pressure
Written and verbal communication skills
Ensure that the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department are carried out according to the standards of the company and as specified by senior management
Perform regular inspections of laundry, public areas, and lodges
Manage, support and assist housekeeping personnel as required
To ensure that all housekeeping personnel are being briefed on their daily duties
Lead by example with appearance and personal hygiene
Ensure that the cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation of rooms and public areas
Ensure that all repair and maintenance problems that need attention are reported
Always maintain a positive attitude and a courteous and professional demeanour
Anticipate and respond to all guest needs quickly, efficiently and courteously
Ensure that any guest complaints are resolved quickly
Ensure that monthly stock takes are carried out
Requirements:
Grade 12 & a formal qualification
Preferably 2-4 years previous housekeeping supervisor experience at a luxury hotel / lodge
Ability to coordinate & lead the housekeeping team
Ability to motivate team
Attention to detail
Be alert and innovative
Good computer and administration skills
Ability to cope under pressure
Written and verbal communication skills
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Housekeeping Supervisor
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Phoenix Recruitment
Posted 12 days ago
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Job Description
Duties:
Team Leadership : Provide direction and oversight to the housekeeping team.
Operational Objectives : Implement and achieve daily service goals.
Communication : Conduct daily handovers and briefings to ensure smooth operations.
Quality Assurance : Maintain high standards for public areas and overall cleanliness.
Maintenance Reporting : Ensure prompt reporting and follow-up on maintenance issues.
Rostering : Plan and manage staff schedules and leave.
Performance Management : Provide feedback and support development plans for team members.
Training Initiatives : Develop and execute training programs for staff.
Inventory Control : Monitor and manage inventory levels for various supplies to control costs.
Requirements:
Education: Degree or diploma in Hospitality
Experience : Minimum 2 years in a similar role at a 5* property.
Drivers License : Valid license preferred.
Physical Endurance : High level of stamina required.
Communication : Strong written and verbal skills.
Technical Skills : Proficiency in using computers.
Leadership : Strong ability to lead and train a team effectively.
Planning : Effective rostering and expense management abilities.
Problem-Solving : Maintain professionalism and composure under pressure.
Attention to Detail : High standards for quality and sustainability.
Team Leadership : Provide direction and oversight to the housekeeping team.
Operational Objectives : Implement and achieve daily service goals.
Communication : Conduct daily handovers and briefings to ensure smooth operations.
Quality Assurance : Maintain high standards for public areas and overall cleanliness.
Maintenance Reporting : Ensure prompt reporting and follow-up on maintenance issues.
Rostering : Plan and manage staff schedules and leave.
Performance Management : Provide feedback and support development plans for team members.
Training Initiatives : Develop and execute training programs for staff.
Inventory Control : Monitor and manage inventory levels for various supplies to control costs.
Requirements:
Education: Degree or diploma in Hospitality
Experience : Minimum 2 years in a similar role at a 5* property.
Drivers License : Valid license preferred.
Physical Endurance : High level of stamina required.
Communication : Strong written and verbal skills.
Technical Skills : Proficiency in using computers.
Leadership : Strong ability to lead and train a team effectively.
Planning : Effective rostering and expense management abilities.
Problem-Solving : Maintain professionalism and composure under pressure.
Attention to Detail : High standards for quality and sustainability.
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Housekeeping Manager
Komatipoort, Mpumalanga
Dante Personnel
Posted 20 days ago
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Minimum requirements:
Consultant: Almiché van Wyngaard - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
- MatricÂ
- Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Management or closely related field
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience in hospitality industry
- Flexibility to live on-site and work irregular hours as needed
- Physically capable of performing tasks
- Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards
- Familiarity with inventory control and budget management
Consultant: Almiché van Wyngaard - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
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Housekeeping Supervisor
7100 Cape Town, Western Cape
Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client is looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to join their team.RequirementsThe Housekeeping Supervisor supports the Hotel Management Team in supervising the Housekeeping team to achieve the strategic direction and annual plans for Housekeeping operations.BenefitsMinimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position within a 5-star luxury property Impeccable communication skills both written and verbalLeadership experienceStrong training skills and experienceEffective rostering abilitiesKnowledgeable with the controlling of expenses and inventoriesAbility to remain calm and professional under pressureDiploma in Hospitality Valid driver`s licenseHigh level of physical endurancePreference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas
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