GENERAL WORKER

TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

EAST LONDON; EASTERN CAPE

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The main purpose of this position is to perform cleaning duties and other similar activities. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10
• At least one year experience in a similar role 
• Good communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Organized and efficient in completing tasks
• Knowledge on the usage of tools and accessories required to perform the job
• Able to clean all fixtures and furniture safely
• Adept at using chemicals in a safe manner
• Have a high standard of cleaning and organizing
• Safety focused
• Punctual, reliable and respectful

Responsibilities:

Cleaning

• Ensure the office is clean and tidy at all times
• Kitchen- keep storage areas tidy and clean, wash dishes, and appliances
• Board/meeting Rooms- disinfect after each meeting, clean and tidy in preparation for next meeting
• Dust and clean office equipment and machines, shelving etc.

Maintenance

• Maintain cutlery, crockery kitchen utensils and appliances, replace when necessary
• Keep it always in good condition
• Maintain cleaning equipment and sundries
• Manage bins, internal and external
• Ensure sufficient cleaning materials and equipment are always available

Housekeeping

• Ensure that boardrooms/meeting rooms are adequately set up
• Take care that offices are clean, neat and tidy
• Be aware with respect to stock control of perishable and non-perishable suppliers
• Go to stores for shopping as and when required
• Unpacking and packing orders

Administration

• Deliver and receive mail from the post office
• Hand mail over to receptionist
• Ensure documentation of cleaning schedules completed
• Ensure documentation pertaining to consumable inventory completed
• Ensure Boardroom/Meeting Room schedules are adhered to

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 17 July 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert (Reference number: DTHF-066) and apply:  DTHF Career Page

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.

Contact information

Ntwanano Mabasa