Cleaner/Handyman

Position: Cleaner/Handyman

Location: Paarden Eiland, Cape Town

Salary: Market related

Reporting to: Human Resources Manager

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning & Hygiene Maintenance:

• Clean and sanitize offices, boardrooms, reception areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors daily.
• Dust and wipe down furniture, desks, equipment, and windowsills.
• Ensure high-touch areas (door handles, light switches, railings) are regularly disinfected.
• Maintain cleanliness in staff canteen and rest areas.

2. Kitchen & Refreshments Management

• Prepare and serve tea, coffee, and refreshments for staff and visitors when required.
• Wash dishes, cups, and kitchen utensils.
• Ensure fridges, microwaves, and kitchen counters are kept clean.
• Monitor and report low stock of cleaning materials and refreshments.

3. Waste Management

• Empty office and factory bins daily.
• Dispose of waste in designated areas according to company procedures.
• Separate recyclable materials where applicable.
• Ensure waste areas are clean and hygienic.

4. Bathroom & Sanitary Maintenance

• Clean and disinfect toilets, basins, and mirrors.
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Report plumbing or maintenance issues.

5. Health & Safety Compliance

• Follow company health and safety policies.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and store them correctly.
• Wear required protective clothing (PPE) when working in manufacturing areas.
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents immediately.
• Assist in maintaining clear walkways, emergency exits, and fire equipment access.

6. Basic Maintenance/Handyman Duties:

• Conduct daily or weekly facility inspections to identify wear and tear or damage.
• Assist with basic plumbing tasks (e.g., unblocking drains, fixing minor leaks).
• Conduct routine checks of facilities and report maintenance issues
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, or office setups when required.
• Ensure outdoor areas (entrances, walkways, parking areas) are clean and well-maintained.
• Check and report issues with lighting, electrical outlets, and switches
• Assist in maintaining signage, notice boards, and wall-mounted items.
• Monitor building exterior for visible issues (e.g., cracks, leaks, damaged fittings).
• Help coordinate and prepare areas before maintenance or repair work is carried out.
• Patch minor wall damage (e.g., small holes, cracks) and assist with touch-up painting.

7. General Support Duties

• Assist with basic errands within the office.
• Support preparation of meeting rooms when required.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as requested by management.
• Complete cleaning registers

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 10
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
• Manufacturing environment experience advantageous

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Well-groomed and presentable
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• High degree of attention to detail
• High level of Integrity
• Adaptability

Employment Equity

All recruitment is conducted in line with LED Lighting SA’s AA/EE requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and encourage applications from people with disabilities and designated groups. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with our employment equity goals.

If you are not contacted within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and encourage future applications.

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period?
• What is your current monthly CTC?
• What is your expected monthly CTC?
• What is your highest qualification?

Work Location: In person