Recruiter: Confidential Employer
Position: Office Assistant / Office Cleaner (x2)
Location: Westville, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Number of Positions: 2
Job Overview
A company based in Westville, Durban is looking to appoint two Office Assistants / Office Cleaners to help maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming office environment. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with previous office cleaning, hospitality, or tea lady experience who take pride in keeping workplaces neat, hygienic, and presentable while providing excellent service to staff and visitors.
The successful candidates will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the office by ensuring that workspaces, meeting rooms, kitchens, reception areas, and other facilities remain clean and well maintained. In addition to cleaning duties, the role also includes preparing and serving refreshments for staff, management, clients, and visitors, helping create a professional and welcoming environment for everyone entering the office.
This position combines office cleaning, hospitality, stock control, and general office support, making it ideal for individuals who enjoy varied responsibilities and working as part of a team. Candidates should be organised, dependable, and able to work independently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and professionalism.
A large portion of the role involves daily cleaning and hygiene maintenance. You will dust, polish, sanitise desks, clean office furniture, sweep, mop, vacuum floors, and ensure kitchens, boardrooms, reception areas, and common spaces remain spotless throughout the day. Cleaning coffee machines, maintaining kitchens, and ensuring washrooms are hygienic and well stocked are also important responsibilities.
Hospitality is another key part of the position. Office Assistants will prepare tea, coffee, water, and other refreshments for employees, management, clients, and visitors. You will also assist in setting up meeting rooms by arranging refreshments before meetings, training sessions, or executive visits and ensuring everything is cleaned and packed away afterwards.
The successful candidates will also monitor office supplies and inventory levels. This includes tracking cleaning products, groceries such as tea, coffee, sugar, milk, hot chocolate, coffee beans, paper towels, and toilet paper. When supplies begin running low, you will notify management to ensure stock is replenished before shortages occur.
In addition to cleaning and hospitality duties, you may occasionally assist with basic office support tasks such as shredding documents, photocopying, organising storage areas, and helping reception staff when required. Flexibility and a willingness to assist wherever needed will be highly valued.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys creating a clean and pleasant working environment, communicates well with colleagues and visitors, and maintains excellent personal hygiene and professional presentation. Reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are essential qualities for success in this role.
If you have previous experience as an office cleaner, tea lady, hospitality assistant, or in a similar support role and are looking for a stable opportunity in Westville, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent literacy and numeracy qualification.
Experience
- 1–3 years of verifiable experience as an:
- Office Cleaner
- Tea Lady
- Hospitality Assistant
- General cleaning or similar support role.
Key Responsibilities
Office Cleaning & Hygiene
- Dust, polish, and sanitise desks, tables, and office furniture.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum office floors and carpets.
- Clean kitchens, sinks, and countertops.
- Empty office bins and dispose of waste correctly.
- Clean and rinse coffee machines twice daily.
- Ensure windows, glass doors, and reception areas remain clean and presentable.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene throughout the office.
Hospitality & Catering
- Prepare and serve tea, coffee, water, and refreshments.
- Set up refreshments for meetings and training sessions.
- Clear meeting rooms after use.
- Wash, dry, and pack away cups, glasses, and kitchen utensils.
Stock Management
- Monitor cleaning materials and grocery supplies.
- Maintain stock levels of:
- Tea
- Coffee
- Sugar
- Milk
- Coffee beans
- Hot chocolate
- Cleaning products
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Report low stock levels to management.
General Office Support
- Assist with shredding and photocopying.
- Organise office storage areas.
- Support reception staff when required.
- Perform other general office support duties as requested.
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- Friendly and professional customer service.
- Attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good time management.
- High standards of personal hygiene and presentation.
- Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
- Positive attitude and willingness to assist others.
Physical Requirements
Applicants should be able to:
- Stand for extended periods.
- Bend, stretch, and perform manual cleaning tasks.
- Lift and carry cleaning materials when required.
- Work efficiently throughout the day while maintaining quality standards.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to work in a professional office environment where your contribution helps create a clean, organised, and welcoming workplace for employees and visitors alike. If you have experience in office cleaning or hospitality and enjoy supporting a productive work environment, this role provides stable employment with varied responsibilities and the opportunity to become a valued member of the office support team.
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