Residence Housekeeping Supervisor Male

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Residence Housekeeping Supervisor Male, based in Zwelitsha Campus. This is a contract post, paying R280,278 – R330,162 a year. (Contract) Re advertisement How to apply: Please hand deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Headquarters, Qonce, 5600 Please see the email address below for electronic applications. Email Address: rectruitment@lovedale.org.za Reference number to quote: ZWEM/07/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. NB Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified. The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizenship, and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and monitor the wellbeing of students Conduct residence induction.
• Facilitate the election of block leaders, Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the campus manager and bursary office.
• Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the campus manager and bursary office.
• Provide conflict management to students and at the dining hall Draft residence code of conduct Maintain household records, admission and allocate rooms for students Distribute residence application forms.
• Collect application forms with relevant supporting documents.
• Conduct verification of information on COLTECH system.
• Record, file copies of student deposit slips and indemnity forms.
• Maintain written record of the movement of students out of the residence afterhours.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports on hostel activities and incidents.
• Allocate rooms for students based on admission criteria, pass rate, seniority demarcation and first come demarcation and first come first serve bases.
• Setup and administer duty roster.
• Monitor and ensure safety of students and their belongings in the hostel.
• Make regular rounds to ensure that students and residence are secured.
• Provide basic emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary Ensure that students are aware of means of escape, fire regulation and equipment.
• Ensure maintenance and management of property and infrastructure at the residence.
• Identify damages in the residence and report to relevant officials for repairs.
• Ensure that all residence buildings and premises are in good condition.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) and/or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in administration or equivalent qualification.
• 1-2 years’ relevant experience in supervising students in the College residence.
• Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET College including knowledge of the annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, especially the policies and relevant legislation.
• Administrative skills, Planning and organizing.
• Financial management Report writing.
• Problem solving.
• Computer literacy.
• Team leadership.
• Planning and organizing.
• People management skills.