Senior Housekeeping Supervisor (Rosebank)

What you'll be doing Senior Operational Leadership: Direct and oversee shift-to-shift floor activities, taking senior ownership of daily room allocations, staff deployment, and handover execution across teams. Advanced Quality Assurance & Auditing: Conduct rigorous high-level room inspections (converting Vacant Dirty to Vacant Ready status) and public area audits to enforce uncompromising 4/5-star hospitality hygiene and aesthetic standards. Team Supervision & Mentorship: Lead, motivate, and mentor junior supervisors, room attendants, and cleaning staff; manage shift rosters, control absenteeism, and drive continuous on-the-job training. Stakeholder & Client Liaison: Act as a key daily liaison with the client's Executive Housekeeper and site management; handle complex guest/client requests, resolve escalated queries promptly, and safeguard SLA compliance. Inventory, Cost & Asset Control: Oversee strict daily and monthly stock controls for linen, guest amenities, and cleaning chemicals; monitor chemical dilution ratios and audit equipment maintenance to minimize wastage and control site costs. Compliance & HR Administration: Assist Contract Management with basic site HR functions, enforce IR/disciplinary protocols, lead safety toolbox talks, and ensure strict compliance with OHS guidelines. What you'll need Work Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of senior or lead supervisory experience strictly within Hotel Housekeeping Operations (Commercial Hotels, Resorts, or Luxury Hospitality environments). Proven Senior Capabilities: Demonstrated track record in leading teams, conducting senior-level quality audits, managing room turnarounds, and handling client-facing communication. Technical Industry Expertise: Expert knowledge of hotel housekeeping standards, chemical management/MSDS, linen count protocols, and room inspection workflows. Interpersonal & Leadership Skills: Exceptional people leadership, diplomacy, problem-solving skills, and the authority to command respect while fostering team cohesion. Shift Availability: Fully flexible and prepared to work rotating shift schedules, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by hotel operations. Transport: Must have reliable, dependable transport to ensure punctual arrival for shift handovers in Rosebank. Education: Matric pass required; Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or Operations is highly advantageous. What is in it for you? Stability & Career Elevation: Permanent position with a major national service provider, structured to fast-track high performers into Assistant Contract Manager and Contract Manager roles. Competitive Remuneration: R9 000 CTC (includes 5.25% provident fund contribution). Professional Environment: A high-performance culture that values senior leadership, operational ownership, and service excellence. A Few Things to Know Schedule: Shift work required (flexible rotation across days, nights, weekends, and holidays). Transport: Reliable transport to ensure punctual arrival for shift handovers in Rosebank is essential. Ready to Apply? Click Apply and please complete your application in full. If you don't hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. However, we may contact you for other roles in the future (with your permission). Data Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to Elchemie processing your personal data for the purpose of job matching. Your data will be securely stored and shared only with trusted service providers and clients.

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