Cleaner needed at SGS

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Cleaner is responsible to ensure that the SGS Platreefs Laboratory offices are kept clean and orderly during the day and a list of supplies required is provided to the Line Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out regular cleaning of the offices, including but not limited to:
• Washing/sweeping of floors.
• Emptying of dustbins and sort waste accordingly.
• Washing of kitchen.
• Dusting of office equipment.
• Cleaning of desks.
• Move all bins outside to be taken away.
• Washing and drying of cups, utensils etc.
• Ensuring that bathrooms and toilet facilities are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Making of tea/coffee at times indicated for all Visitors.
• Reconcile groceries and supplies weekly and submit a list of all items required to the Manager.
• Must be able to do a deep clean of specific sections as instructed by manager.
• Carry out any other duties as instructed by management that may be deemed appropriate and within our capabilities
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Cleaning of laboratory glassware and consumables in a safe manner.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality or integrity of test results.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.  The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects – and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
• Speak, write and understand English
• Ability to read and write
• Knowledge of painting (Advantage)