Room Attendant (Hotel Housekeeping) – Experienced

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Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Hospitality & Tourism
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Job Description

Every room at this bush lodge in Cape Town CBD should feel brand new, and you'll make that happen. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Clean bathrooms, showers and toilets with the correct colour-coded cloths.
  • Hand in lost property with a written log entry.
  • Strip beds, make them up with fresh linen and square the corners.
  • Vacuum, mop and dust rooms from top to bottom.
  • Restock minibars, amenities and tea trays and note what was used.
  • Inspect rooms against the checklist before release to front office.

Must-haves

  • Hotel, guesthouse or domestic cleaning experience
  • Honest and trustworthy around guest belongings
  • You work neatly and notice a hair on a pillow
  • Weekend and public holiday work
  • Grade 10 or higher

Extra points for

  • Chemical handling training
  • Basic first aid certificate

What you get

  • Meals on duty
  • Staff transport from nearby townships for early shifts
  • Monthly award for best room scores

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a short CV or letter listing where you have cleaned plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Write how many rooms per shift you managed at your last job; supervisors look for that number.
  • Many hotels recruit through walk-ins at the staff entrance, so ask for the housekeeping office and leave your CV there.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
ExperienceEntry level
Posted6 November 2026
Closing Date3 December 2026
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