Turndown Attendant (Evening Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Hospitality & Tourism
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Job Description

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

You'll be based at a bush lodge in Gqeberha. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What your day looks like

  • Strip beds, make them up with fresh linen and square the corners.
  • Inspect rooms against the checklist before release to front office.
  • Clean bathrooms, showers and toilets with the correct colour-coded cloths.
  • Vacuum, mop and dust rooms from top to bottom.
  • Mix chemicals safely and store them as the MSDS sheet shows.

What you need

  • Honest and trustworthy around guest belongings
  • Fit enough to lift mattresses and push trolleys all day
  • Weekend and public holiday work
  • Grade 10 or higher
  • You can finish around 14 rooms in a shift
  • You work neatly and notice a hair on a pillow

Extra points for

  • Basic first aid certificate
  • A supervisor course or time spent running a floor
  • Chemical handling training

What you get

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

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, certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book plus a reference letter from a past employer.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Gqeberha; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGqeberha, Eastern Cape
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
ExperienceEntry level
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date27 November 2026
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