General Worker: Amathole - TB HIV Care

TB HIV Care (THC), is an established and highly respected nongovernmental organisation. We have a reputation for providing excellent, professional health services and we enjoy strong relationships with our staff, service beneficiaries, funders and other stakeholders and partners. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs.

THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African healthcare environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of the General Worker is to ensure that the offices are kept clean and tidy and that the refreshment areas are stocked with refreshments and crockery at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean all offices, training/meeting/boardrooms, kitchens and refreshment areas daily
• Empty bins daily
• Prepare tea/coffee for office staff or visitors
• Keep the tea/coffee area stocked with clean crockery and cutlery
• Spring cleans offices and meeting/public areas regularly - At least twice a month
• Check that there is sufficient stock of all consumables ie coffee, tea, sugar, milk in the refreshment area
• Place orders for stock of tea, coffee, milk and sugar timeously
• Maintain a constant supply of hot water by regularly replenishing the water in the urn
• De-scale the urn regularly
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean and hygienic condition at all times
• Maintain all cleaning equipment in good working order
• Report all defects in cleaning equipment
• Secure all cleaning equipment and materials
• Report all issues concerning the cleanliness and/or maintenance of the male and female toilets
• Run external errands from time to time

Minimum Requirements

• Must have grade 10
• Must have 2 years related experience in a similar position
• Must have the ability to use cleaning materials and equipment
• Must have a clear criminal record