DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
POST: PRINCIPAL HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR: BOARDING SCHOOL
REF NO: K11/170
SALARY: R183 558 per annum
CENTRE: Emakhazeni Combined Boarding School, MACHADODORP
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate. Valid driver’s license. Sufficient credible experience in the field of housekeeping supervision. Computer literacy. Competencies: Advanced cooking and housekeeping skills as well as proven ability to manage hostel
activities and -staff. Basic First Aid knowledge. Sound financial administration skills
including managing the budget of a component. Self-motivated with a strong sense
of responsibility. Innovative thinking and problem solving skills. Good planning and
organising skills. Good initiative. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the
willingness to work hard, coupled with work pride. Appropriate verbal and written
communication skills and sound interpersonal relations. Ability to perform
accurately and methodically under pressure. Advanced supervisory skills and
sound leadership qualities.
DUTIES: Manage, co-ordinate and oversee all activities including maintenance activities of the hostel. Manage and supervise the preparation of meals to learners. Ensure that the hygiene of the hostel, kitchen facilities etc. are of an outstanding standard. Ensure that the hostel kitchen functions properly and is adequately stocked at all times. Manage the keeping of accurate records and stock control. Plan and
delegate duties and supervise the performance of Housekeeping supervisors.
Manage the arrangement of hostel functions. Promote proper discipline and morale
in the hostel.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Masilela, Tel no: (013) 947 1788
APPLICATIONS: The Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X11341, Nelspruit, 1200 or applications may also be placed in the application container located at the Security Desk, Upper Ground, Building 5 of the Riverside Government Complex
FOR ATTENTION: Mr. G Mathebula, HR Provisioning.
NOTE: Applications should be submitted on Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV, originally certified copies (not older than three months) of all qualifications and RSA ID-document, as well as valid driver’s license where
required. Please note that a passport or driver’s license will not be accepted in lieu
of an Identity document. Failure to attach the requested documents will result in
your application not being considered. A complete set of application documents
should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please
ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post
Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered.
Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they
are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of
form Z83. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved
Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department
reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the
right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing
of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting
process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga
Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement,
applicants must assume that their application was not successful
