Vacancy - Cleaner- Official Accommodation, of the Ambassador of South Afric

VACANCY - CLEANER

OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION, OF THE AMBASSADOR OF SOUTH AFRICA IN SWEDEN
The South African Embassy is seeking to recruit a cleaner for the Official Accommodation of the Ambassador. This is a full-time position, subject to a probationary period and will start as soon as possible.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The precise range of duties will vary over time but will include the following:
. Perform tasks in the Official Accommodation of the Ambassador.
. Maintain the Official Accommodation to a high standard of cleanliness including reception areas for official use;
. Assist the Housekeeper with the general upkeep and functioning of the Official Residence
. Cleaning tasks, Laundry and;
. Full range of cleaning tasks and laundry;
. Upkeep of soft furnishings in the Official Accommodation
. Coordination and liaison with the Embassy
. In the absence of the housekeeper, the cleaner must perform the duties
. Any other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE:
. 3 years' minimum experience working as cleaner and in housekeeping;
. Fluency in English and Swedish;
. All applicants must have a legal right to reside and work in Sweden.
. High degree of integrity and trust.
. Strong organisational and management skills; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
. Reliable and can work on own initiative;
. Attention to detail;

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
. Experience working for an Embassy or international organisation as a cleaner.
. At least 2 years' minimum experience working in hospitality;

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
. The successful candidates will be hired on an initial fixed term contract for 2 years with possibility of extension in line with the duration of the Ambassador's tenure in Sweden;
. The work will be Monday to Friday, 37,5 hours per week;
. The annual starting salary will be from 215 225 SEK and increase per notch depending on the years of experience.
. Additional benefits are a 13th month bonus, and holiday pay, occupational pension and a monthly meal allowance. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account;
. The position will require sometimes out of hours work in the evening/at weekend and this will be agreed upon in advance.
. The contract will be subject to the relevant provisions of Swedish Labour Law in regard to tax, labour and social insurance.
. The position is for a locally recruited person and there is no entitlement to civil service status within the South African government service.

HOW TO APPLY
Completed application letters accompanied by a CV should be sent via email to embassy.stockholm@dirco.gov.za with the subject line Cleaner Vacancy.

Applications must be received before 15:00 hrs. (Local time) on Friday 6 December 2024.

(No applications will be accepted after this deadline).

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

SELECTION PROCESS:
. Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above;
. A skills test may form part of the interview process;
. It is planned that interviews will be held in the first weeks of December 2024.

SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR LOCAL STAFF
Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant, under consideration for appointment, resided.