Assistant Manager: Housekeeping Services (Readvertisement)

The Division of Residential Operations invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Residential Operations Division is committed to providing a range of support services that enhance and complement the education experience of all students at the university.

We also commit ourselves to providing excellent hospitality and administration services to all internal and external customers of RU.

This is done through various services, including:

• Food Services
• Housekeeping Services
• Conference and Events Services
• Central Cleaning Services
• Mail Room Services
• Janitorial Services

The main objective of this job is to assist the Manager: Housekeeping Services with the management and the administration of the Housekeeping Services department to ensure the delivery of a high standard of service to Rhodes University.

• A relevant degree/diploma (NQF Level 7), preferably in Hospitality Management with approximately 4 years' relevant experience.
• Previous experience in Hospitality Management and experience working in a hospitality service-related environment where the key focus has been on the planning and organization of service.
• Previous administrative experience within a computerized administration environment.
• At least 3 years' experience supervising and/or managing staff.
• A valid driver's license.
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of cleaning and quality methodologies.
• Previous experience in stock control.

• Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R
• Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

27 May 2026

Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.