Umalusi is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Housekeeping vacancy based in Pretoria. This is a permanent position within the Finance and Supply Chain Management Department, and it is a good opportunity for an experienced cleaner or housekeeping worker who is looking for stable employment in an office environment.
The successful candidate will help keep Umalusi’s boardrooms, kitchens and meeting areas clean, organised and ready for daily operations. Applicants with cleaning experience, good time management and the ability to work independently are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
Umalusi Housekeeping Vacancy 2026: Job Details
Position: Housekeeping
Organisation: Umalusi
Job Reference Number: UM-109
Department: Finance and Supply Chain Management (F&SCM)
Industry: Admin / Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Pretoria
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: Market Related
Closing Date: 16 June 2026
About Umalusi
Umalusi is the Quality Council for General and Further Education and Training in South Africa. The organisation is responsible for quality assuring education provision in the General and Further Education and Training sector.
This housekeeping role supports the organisation by ensuring that workspaces, boardrooms and refreshment areas remain clean, professional and ready for meetings and daily activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be responsible for general housekeeping and office support duties. These include:
- Preparing boardrooms for meetings
- Ensuring boardrooms are clean and neat before scheduled meetings
- Cleaning boardrooms after meetings
- Making sure tea, coffee, milk and refreshments are replenished and ready before meetings
- Dusting work surfaces
- Replacing empty supplies where needed
- Emptying bins
- Cleaning kitchens
- Washing dishes and kitchen utensils
- Working independently and under pressure when required
- Working extended hours when needed
- Performing any other additional duties assigned when necessary
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- At least 3 years’ working experience as a cleaner
- Knowledge of cleaning products and cleaning equipment
- Familiarity with sanitary and hygiene regulations
- Basic record-keeping ability
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
Umalusi is looking for a reliable and organised person who can take pride in keeping the workplace clean and professional. Candidates should have:
- Integrity
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure
Additional Advantage
This role may require physical work, so applicants should be reasonably fit, healthy and strong enough to perform duties that may be physically demanding.
Employment Equity
Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Appointments will be made in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan to improve representativity.
Coloured, Indian and White males or females, as well as people living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for the Umalusi Housekeeping Vacancy
Interested applicants must apply online through the official Umalusi recruitment portal.
Applicants should ensure that their CV is attached when submitting the application. Failure to attach a CV, excluding supporting documents, will result in disqualification.
For enquiries, contact HCM at:
012 030 0775 / 012 030 0736
Important Notes for Applicants
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Umalusi reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and make sure all required information is correctly submitted before the deadline.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 16 June 2026.
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