Senior Room Attendant (x2)

Division: 3001 - Residential Operations

Minimum experience: Entry Level

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Other

The Residential Operations Division invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Division

Housekeeping Services deals with the cleanliness and hygiene of the university residences, departments, and all the ancillary services. This includes Transit Housing, Janitoring Services, Laundry Services, Messengering, Stores, Sewing Room and Upholstery Services.

The Housekeeping Services department exists mainly to provide a complete hospitality experience to our students and guests. We are committed to providing support to all areas in our care, to enhance the academic project at Rhodes University. This is an in-house staffed Division who are proud to be part of providing a conducive and effective teaching and academic learning environment

Main Objective

Cleaning of areas assigned by the Housekeeping or Manager: Housekeeping Services. To assist the housekeepers within the hall, which includes coordination, decision-making, weekend responsibilities, team leadership, and any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor.

The Requirements
 

Grade 12 with approximately 1 year’s relevant experience, where such relevant experience includes:

• Previous experience working in an industrial or domestic cleaning environment.
• Previous experience with coordinating staff and work schedules will be advantageous.
• Exposure to an administrative environment with basic computer skills and stock control.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the Job Profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV which should include the following: -
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
  • Relevant qualifications
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system.  Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to [email protected].

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the 13 August 2026.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 6):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum:                            R 212 178

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately):              R 304 932

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.