Hygiene Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Hygiene Specialist is responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic, and presentable working environment across all areas of the office, including workspaces, restrooms, and the kitchen. The role ensures that cleaning and sanitation standards are consistently upheld to promote the health, safety, and comfort of all employees, clients, and visitors, while supporting a professional and welcoming office environment that reflects the values of the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Office Area

• Removes all rubbish from bins and empties all shredders daily.
• Vacuum carpets and mop floors twice a week.
• Dusts pictures, windowsills, and other flat surfaces.
• Dust all horizontal surfaces of desks, chairs, tables and other furniture
• Damp wipes all desks, telephones, printers, and computers twice a week.
• Cleans glass doors daily and windows inside and out (once a month), and spot cleans all glass surfaces.
• Remove cobwebs from front entry and immediate surrounding areas
• Removes fingerprints/marks from around light switches and door frames.
• Dust all blinds and light fittings on a weekly basis.
• Spot clean all walls and painted surfaces.
• Ensure that all areas are clean and arranged in a tidy fashion prior to leaving.

Restrooms

• Clean and sanitise (with disinfectant) all toilets and urinals on a daily basis.
• Clean, sanitise and polish all basins, and remove splash marks from walls and basins on a daily basis.
• Mop restroom floors with disinfectant on a daily basis.
• Clean and polish mirrors on a daily basis.
• Empty rubbish bins and sanitary bins and replace bin-liners as required.
• Wipe hand towel cabinet covers/hand dryers and door handles
• Replenish supplies in restrooms, Stock toilet tissue, hand towels and hand soap
• Dust partitions, tops of mirrors and frames

Kitchen

• Remove rubbish and replace bin-liners.
• Mop all floors with disinfectant.
• Wipe down all cupboards, windowsills and flat services
• Continuously wash all dishes, cups, cutlery, plates etc.
• Keep all kitchen appliances clean.
• Clean and sanitise the sink, fixtures, counters, and tables.
• Refill paper products and soap dispenser as needed
• Replenish kitchen supplies as required.

Other Duties

• Courteously provides tea, coffee and/or other beverages to the Managers and visitors when requested to do so.
• Help set up for Functions when required.
• Keeps all beverage and cleaning stock maintained.
• Keeps the storerooms clean and tidy at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• No formal training is required, but a minimum of 2 years’ prior experience is essential.
• Must be a hard worker.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must be physically fit and able to remain on their feet for extended periods throughout the working day.
• Must be able to perform repetitive physical tasks including bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to operate cleaning equipment and handle cleaning materials safely.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to follow instructions
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team
• Must consistently maintain a high level of integrity, honesty and reliability
• Must have excellent organisational, planning and multitasking skills
• Must be able to prioritise jobs and perform under pressure
• Must be willing to take on new responsibilities and challenges
• Must be able to manage time efficiently and effectively
• Must have exceptional Customer service skills
• Must be dressed presentably at all times
• Must conduct him/herself in the appropriate manner and show respect towards the Company, Clients, Suppliers, Contractors and fellow employees
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation for this role?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cleaning: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• South African ID (Required)

Work Location: In person