HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT

HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT

WESTERN PROVINCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Claremont, Cape Town

Western Province Preparatory School (WPPS) is an independent Anglican school for boys, offering a balanced and holistic education. We aim to inspire, empower and awaken the potential of each boy, providing him with the skills, opportunities and resources to realise his personal excellence and become a solutionary for a just and sustainable world.

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and responsible Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated housekeeping team. This is an important role in ensuring that our school campus remains clean, hygienic, safe and welcoming for our boys, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that the school provides a clean, well maintained, safe and welcoming environment for our boys, staff and visitors. The role encompasses the daily care and upkeep of classrooms, offices, boardrooms, ablution facilities and shared spaces, with a strong focus on pride, attention to detail and consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The position is available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Cleaning and maintaining school facilities to a consistently high standard.
• Ensuring that classrooms, offices, ablution facilities and shared spaces are clean, hygienic and well presented.
• Operating cleaning equipment and machinery safely and responsibly.
• Using cleaning products and equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to health and safety requirements.
• Reporting any maintenance, safety or cleaning-related concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Working collaboratively as part of the housekeeping team while also being able to work independently when required.

Requirements and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role. Experience in a school or similar institutional environment will be an advantage.
• A minimum of two years’ proven experience operating an auto-scrubber floor machine – this is an essential requirement.
• A strong work ethic and pride in maintaining clean, orderly and well-presented spaces.
• The ability to follow instructions accurately and work both independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of basic health and safety practices, or a willingness to learn.
• A willingness to be trained in the safe and appropriate use of cleaning equipment, products and specialist machinery where required.
• A commitment to maintaining consistently high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and care within a school environment.
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to working in a school environment.

Application Process:
To be considered for this position, please email your CV to vacancies@wpps.org.za by 21 September 2026.

Please note: WPPS acknowledges its responsibility to contribute to redressing past inequalities and addressing the marginalisation experienced in South Africa. In alignment with our Transformation goals, our recruitment process is committed to promoting diversity, eliminating unfair discrimination, and achieving equitable representation of individuals from designated groups.

Furthermore, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we are committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of all applicants. Reasonable measures will be taken to ensure that personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment, selection and reporting purposes. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.