{"id":34503,"date":"2026-04-23T14:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/public-area-attendant-switchboard-operator\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:03:05","slug":"public-area-attendant-switchboard-operator","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/public-area-attendant-switchboard-operator\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Area Attendant \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Switchboard Operator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<\/p>\n<p>Scope of position:<\/p>\n<p>\tReporting to the Public Areas Housekeeping Supervisor, the PA Attendant is responsible for ensuring we provide the highest level of cleanliness in all Guest public areas whilst providing exceptional service day and night.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible for signing in and out master keys daily.<br \/>\n\tMaintain proper usage of cleaning supplies and equipment.<br \/>\n\tUpdate and mark all public areas assigned to the PA attendant on their daily check list.<br \/>\n\tKeep all supply closet and stores organized and clean.<br \/>\n\tEmpty vacuum cleaner each time it is nearly full.<br \/>\n\tReports any problems or questions to the PA Supervisor or HSK Manager.<br \/>\n\tAid guest and colleagues in a courteous manner.<br \/>\n\tUse hands to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy.<br \/>\n\tUnderstand simple instructions, learn simple procedures and techniques.<br \/>\n\tPerform routine work or the same task daily.<br \/>\n\tTo call In Room Dining for removal of trays\/trolleys after meetings or events.<br \/>\n\tTo report instantly to your PA Supervisor any Lost and Found items.<br \/>\n\tTo report any equipment malfunctioning.<br \/>\n\tTo report any suspicious persons to Housekeeping office or other parts of the building.<br \/>\n\tTo report anything which may be a Health &amp; Safety hazard.<br \/>\n\tMaintain excellent grooming and uniform standards.<br \/>\n\tRead, understand, and follow all department policies.<br \/>\n\tReport all valuables and if the safe is open to the Floor Supervisor and follow the Valuables and safe SOP.<br \/>\n\tBe prepared to carry out any other duties that may occur from time to time.<br \/>\n\tAttend all proposed trainings.<br \/>\n\tAttending pre-shift briefing on each shift.<br \/>\n\tReport any offices or areas that you could not access to clean.<br \/>\n\tEnsure effective hand over with the following shift before leaving.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications:<\/p>\n<p>\tFluency in English (verbal &amp; written) essential.<br \/>\n\tHigh school qualification preferred.<br \/>\n\tMinimum 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hotel housekeeping environment.<br \/>\n\tProven training skills.<br \/>\n\tStrong organizational, supervisory and communication skills.<br \/>\n\tMust be able to convey information and ideas clearly.<br \/>\n\tMust be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.<br \/>\n\tMust work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.<br \/>\n\tMust be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and Guest. 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