Room Attendant (Hotel Housekeeping)

Clean rooms mean good reviews, and this serviced apartment block in Umlazi lives on reviews. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Umlazi; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Mix chemicals safely and store them as the MSDS sheet shows.
• Restock minibars, amenities and tea trays and note what was used.
• Report broken fittings, leaks and damage to maintenance.
• Update room status on the housekeeping app or board after each room.
• Do evening turndowns with chocolates and curtain closing.
• Hand in lost property with a written log entry.

• Fit enough to lift mattresses and push trolleys all day
• You can finish around 14 rooms in a shift
• Weekend and public holiday work
• Grade 10 or higher
• Honest and trustworthy around guest belongings
• Hotel, guesthouse or domestic cleaning experience

• Basic first aid certificate
• Laundry machine and steam press experience
• A supervisor course or time spent running a floor

• Uniform and protective gloves supplied
• Meals on duty
• Monthly award for best room scores
• Staff transport from nearby townships for early shifts

• A clean, clear police clearance helps; mention it if you have a recent one.
• Many hotels recruit through walk-ins at the staff entrance, so ask for the housekeeping office and leave your CV there.