single candidate

Supervisor – Cleaning Services at MSU

Midlands State University

Expires: 05 Mar 2024

Full Time

Gweru

Project Administration

job Description

CENTRAL SERVICES, AMENITIES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Supervisor-Cleaning Services (Gweru Campus)

Duties and Responsibilities

Person Specification
-The ability to multitask.
-The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
-Ability to work after normal working hours.
-Excellent organizational and time management skills.
-Exceptional customer service skills.
-Effective verbal and written communication skills.
-To submit a Portfolio of events coordination by the encumbent, if shortlisted

Duties:
-Overseeing staff performance on a daily basis.
-Spearheading the mechanisation drive for cleaning section.
-Ensuring that the University venues meet the prescribed standards of cleanliness, fumigation and sanitization protocols at all times.
-Training and motivating staff on customer interface, cleaning and maintenance duties, and safe and proper use of PPE; tools, equipment, and chemicals.
-Supervising deep cleaning of venues during vacation.
-Planning employee work schedules, ensuring the most effective utilization of personnel, materials and equipment, and monitoring and recording the use of labour and supplies.
-Planning leave roaster, managing staff absenteeism and inculcating discipline and correct work ethics.
-Budgeting estimates of the types and amounts of materials and equipment needed, requesting for their purchase, and issuing the material and equipment as needed.
-Supervising the preparation of venues for routine seasonal / special events, and ensuring that the venues are ready on time and meet the function requirements.
-Inspecting campus indoor sports facilities and reporting needed repairsand maintenance.
-Contributing to the success of the Central Services and Amenities Department by performing all other essential duties as assigned.
-Supervising the consistent replenishment of reservoir water supplies.
-Submission of weekly and monthly performance review reports.
-Contributing to the success of the Central Services and Amenities Department by performing all other essential duties as assigned.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

-Diploma in Social Sciences, Facilities Management or Development Studies
-Degree in Social Sciences, Facilities Management or Development Studies is an added advantage
-At least 2 years experience supervising cleaning/housekeeping services.
-Experience in a tertiary institution is an added advantage

How to Apply

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
[email protected]
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format.

The closing date for this advert is 05 March 2024.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to

share this post

Job overview

  • Location

    Gweru

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    05 Mar 2024

  • Date Posted

    28 Feb 2024