Supervisor: Cleaning & Food Aid Services

In brief

Overview This role at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is for a Supervisor in Cleaning & Food Aid Services. The primary purpose is to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day cleaning and food aid service operation of the organisation's buildings, ensuring they are clean and safe for staff. What you will do * Supervise and direct cleaning staff, including daily allocation of duties and checking work throughout the day. * Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day cleaning and food aid service operation. * Ensure cleaning staff carry out their duties to the required standards through a monitoring programme. * Motivate and encourage staff to work efficiently and achieve a high standard of work. * Take delivery of cleaning products/equipment and relocate to relevant storage areas. * Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment are available and maintain stock levels. * Order materials from approved suppliers as and when necessary. * Ensure all assistants are aware of and familiar with the correct use of all equipment and materials. * Adhere to and apply changes to own work processes as instructed. * Apply and utilise systems for accurate processing of information. * Assist with administrative tasks within the relevant division. * Communicate progress on requests and report on daily task activities. * Effectively utilise allocated resources, reporting and escalating any shortfalls. * Understand Health and Safety requirements and ensure the safe storage of materials and equipment. * Resolve problems and report issues. * Plan and organise own work tasks within the area of work. * Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards, escalating problems for investigation and resolution. * Drive own performance to achieve work outputs and ask for support or training to improve work quality. * Perform own work well to reduce costs and save money. * Understand job service requirements to meet client expectations. * Undertake the role of cleaner, where necessary, during periods of understaffing. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Education and Experience:** * Minimum Qualification: Senior Certificate NQF 4 * Minimum Experience: 1 year cleaning experience * Demonstrable experience of cleaning and food aid services on office business premises. * **Behavioural competencies:** * Accountability * Analytical Thinking * Attention to Detail * Commitment to Continuous Learning * Conceptual Ability * Expertise in Context * Fairness and Transparency * Honesty and Integrity * Organisational Awareness * People Skills * Problem Solving capability * Respect * Trust * Teamwork * Working With others * **Technical competencies:** * Administration * Business Knowledge * Data Collection and Analysis * Efficiency Improvement * Facilities Management * Functional Policies and Procedures * Planning and Controlling * Quality Orientation * Reporting * Standard Operating Procedures Compliance * Understand, follow, and give instructions Who should apply Candidates should possess a Senior Certificate NQF 4 and have a minimum of one year of cleaning experience, specifically in office business premises, including food aid services. The ideal applicant will be capable of taking overall responsibility for daily cleaning and food aid operations, supervising and motivating staff to maintain high standards, and effectively managing resources and supplies. A strong understanding of health and safety requirements, administrative skills, and a commitment to compliance and efficiency are essential, along with demonstrated behavioural competencies such as accountability, attention to detail, people skills, problem-solving, and teamwork. Deadline 19th October, 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/supervisor-cleaning-food-aid-services-the-south-african-revenue-service-sars Source: myjobmag

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