Job Title: Housekeeper (Stay-In)
Location: Governor’s Residence – South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
Brief Overview:
The primary purpose of this role is to perform general stay-in housekeeping duties at the Governor’s residence of the South African Reserve Bank.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage your tasks to ensure work is completed within deadlines and according to set quality standards.
- Perform regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, completing inventory checklists, restocking supplies, and escalating any areas of concern.
- Prepare and serve meals and beverages for residents and guests.
- Place timely orders for food ingredients and cleaning supplies.
- Uphold professional courtesy when interacting with visitors, maintaining a service-oriented approach.
- Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Recognize how your work contributes to the broader service goals at the Governor’s residence.
- Embrace change and proactively seek ways to improve your work practices.
Requirements:
Education:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification.
Experience:
- At least 1 year of experience in the hospitality industry, with a focus on executive housekeeping.
Additional Competencies:
- Knowledge of food hygiene practices.
- Skills in household chore planning and execution.
- Understanding of general health and safety practices.
- Competence in:
- Food and beverage preparation and service;
- Handling hospitality tools, utensils, and equipment;
- Event management and inventory control.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Proper etiquette in food and beverage service.
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
About the South African Reserve Bank (SARB):
The SARB’s primary mandate, as set out in Section 224 of the Constitution, is to protect the value of the South African currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth. The SARB operates independently and is committed to upholding its functions without fear, favor, or prejudice.
Our Core Functions Include:
- Conducting monetary policy to keep inflation low and stable.
- Safeguarding and promoting financial stability.
- Prudential regulation of financial institutions.
- Managing open market operations and foreign reserves.
- Overseeing cross-border financial transactions and preventing financial system abuse.
- Maintaining the safety and reliability of the national payment system.
- Publishing key economic and financial statistics.
- Conducting economic, banking, and financial research to support policymaking.
- Issuing and managing South Africa’s banknotes and coin.
Department: Corporate Services Department (CSD)
