Job Description

Internal Advert: Only UFS employees can apply.How to apply:
Hard copy applications may be submitted at:

• The University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor, Reception: Room S201

OR

• Online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

Duties and responsibilities:
Cleaning of laboratories

• Clean equipment, bench tops, shelves and outside of fridges and freezers.
• Sweep, mop and scrub the floors.
• Empty the dust/refuse bins.
• Fill containers with distilled water.
• Wash everything that students did not clean.
• Wash floors and wipe shelves of walk-in fridge.
• Vacuum and dust the presentation room.

Creative lab

• Clean all benches and chairs.
• Empty the dustbins.
• Mop the floor.
• Arrange tables in the correct format for the lecturer.
• Prepare the lab for training sessions, classes and seminars.
• Clean up after the completion of sessions.

Sensory lab

• Requires daily cleaning, depending on the number of sensory tests conducted each week.
• Clean different booths.
• Clean and mop floors.
• Dusting of shelves.
• Cleaning, dusting and vacuuming of the sensory training area.

Vegetable lab

• Clean at least once a week.
• Wash surfaces.
• Mop floors.
• Remove the waste.

Office cleaning

• Clean six offices once a week, including the lecture rooms in the Department.

Adhoc duties

• Execute any other task, as deemed necessary by the supervisor and/or staff member, that is officially legal and lawful according to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the UFS, as well as the general job description of a service worker.

Technical assistance in laboratories

• Assist with practical sessions taking place 6 times a week.
• Fill soap, detergent and other product bottles
• Wash all the dishcloths used by students- daily due to the frequency of practicals.
• Clean labs - floors and countertops, 44 spaces.
• Scrub and clean oven and stoves.
• Clean each lab after each session to uphold cleanliness and food safety.
• Regularly clean inside and outside of microwaves and fridges.

Waste management assistance

• Take out garbage daily.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 10 on NQF Level 2.
• Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of a food laboratory.
• Knowledge of the importance of cleaning in the laboratories.

CompetenciesPlease ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).

Required competencies:

• Results oriented.

- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Strategic thinking.

- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Leading.

- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions

- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.Assumption of duties:
01 January 2025.Closing date:
30 October 2024Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 115 087.93 per annum.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 2979 or email at SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessfulAdditional Information

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