Vacant Position – Housekeeper

Contract type: Long Term Contract
Period of Contract: 3 years
Job Level: Junior
Work Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 24 July 2026

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa􀂷s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours. Provide housekeeping to SKAO and SARAO. Ensure the offices is kept in a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:
* Daily cleaning of main offices, meeting rooms, lecture rooms, toilets, laboratories, kitchen, and tea-room
* Assisting with venue cleaning after official events/functions
* Assisting with stock take of cleaning materials, main kitchen and accommodation facilities kitchen and other items within the facilities not limited to linen, etc.
* Assist with catering (including steward/waiter service) during official events/functions
* Assisting with the preparation and presentation of food and refreshments at official events/functions
* Assisting with venue preparation/setup for official event/ functions
* Ensuring worksheets are kept up to date
* All other related duties to this role

Key Requirements:
Qualification:
* 2 Year housekeeping & assisting catering services in an office environment
* Grade 10

Experience:
* Dealing with caterers
* Preparing food
* Working with chemicals
* Working with staff on all levels

Knowledge:
* Working with household chemicals
* Stock control
* Cleaning offices
* General security
* Understanding the office environment

Additional Notes:
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work as an individual or in a group
* Sober habits
* Dress neatly and presentable
* Meticulous and punctual
* Reliable & trustworthy

Information:
The website www.nrf.ac.za provides more details on the NRF initiatives and activities.

Applications:
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by logging to https://ess.nrf.ac.za/Account/Recruitment and apply online. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant􀂷s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

The NRF offers a challenging career and competitive remuneration package which is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The NRF is committed to employment equity and redress and the appointment to the position will be made in line with the NRF Employment Equity Plan.
The NRF reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Correspondence will be sent to short-listed candidates only