Cleaner x2 at National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
BUSINESS UNIT: CENTRAL STORES
DISCIPLINE: LOGISTICS
LOCATION: BRAAMFONTEIN COMPLEX
POSITION: CLEANER: HOUSEKEEPING (X2 POSTS) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE: A1
REFERENCE NUMBER: GAUCSL0526/001-01 (40945-001-2112) (40945-002-2112)
Main Purpose of the Job
To perform housekeeping duties, undertake cleaning in areas as directed to ensure the offices and rooms are kept in a clean
and hygienic condition. Provide a messenger service to the relevant laboratory and Provincial Hospital.
Key Job Responsibility
■ To clean the different venues/ offices/ rooms/ kitchens/ hallways and stairs on a daily basis to ensure a clean and hygienic condition. ■
Responsible for vacuuming carpeted areas and spot cleaning carpets. ■ To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, and shelves. ■ Sweeping and mopping of floors. ■ To wash dishes in the kitchens, replenish kitchen supplies and wash/ clean fridges. ■ To empty waste bins and take waste to designated areas. ■ To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, showers etc. to ensure hygienic toilet facilities. ■ To replenish consumable items (Soap/ toilet rolls/ paper towels) and ensure that stock is always available. ■ To set up tables/ chairs and equipment for events as needed. ■ Follow health and safety regulations and use chemicals as directed. ■ Report deficiencies or needs to the Co-ordinator. ■ Collect specimens and deliver reports to the hospital wards according to set procedures to facilitate work flow and report delivery. ■ Sorts and distributes internal/courier mail in the receiving office to ensure correct delivery of mail to departments. ■ Sort and deliver collected specimen to different laboratory departments. ■ Take telephonic messages in the transport office to ensure operational standards and company image are maintained. ■ Operate pneumatic tube ■ Scanning of specimen.
Minimum requirements & key competency
■ Grade 10 (Essential) ■ Valid Driver License (Desirable) ■ 1 (one) month on-the-job training ■ Previous experience in a Laboratory environment (Desirable) ■ Knowledge of health and safety ■ Basic understanding of health and safety ■ Knowledge of cleaning machinery/ cleaning materials and chemicals ■ Knowledge of logistics of campus / hospital /laboratory departments ■ Cleaning of high windows Application of various cleaning procedures (e.g. wax) ■ Strong interpersonal skills ■ Attention to detail ■ Communication skills
■ Time management ■ Good driving skills (Desirable) ■ Interpersonal skills in dealing with clients. In line with our Employment
Equity goals, preference will be given to male candidates.
Enquiries may be directed Mxolisi Gumede @ (011) 489 9009, e-mail application to: bara.recruitment@nhls.ac.za
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