We are seeking a proactive Cleaner / Laundry Assistant to join our internal, in-house operations team. This role is ideal for a self-directed individual who takes immense pride in maintaining a world-class, spotless environment and managing daily garment and linen care. Whether your background is as a dedicated Cleaner, housekeeper, or facility support staff, you will act as the essential backbone of our daily facility standards.
Daily Responsibilities:
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Routine Cleaning & Laundry: Executing a daily sanitation checklist across all common areas, desks, kitchens, and meeting rooms while managing full-cycle laundry tasks (washing, drying, folding, ironing, and storing linens/uniforms).
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Deep Cleaning & Fabric Care: Managing periodic deep-cleaning schedules, glass/surface polishing, and specialized care or stain treatment for corporate fabrics and upholstery.
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Event & Hospitality Support: Assisting with setup tidying, post-event cleanup, and keeping guest/hospitality linens fresh and immaculate for weekly workshops and client meetings.
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Stock & Laundry Supply Management: Monitoring inventory of cleaning chemicals, laundry detergents, stain removers, and paper products, ensuring stock is neatly organized and reported when low.
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Mobile Task Management: Using a mobile application to receive, update, and close off daily cleaning, maintenance, and laundry tickets.
Requirements:
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Proven Discipline: A demonstrated track record of managing physical cleaning and laundry tasks independently.
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Attention to Detail: Previous experience in commercial office, hotel, laundry facility, or high-standard housekeeping environment.
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Professional Attitude: Polite, trustworthy, and respectful conduct that aligns with Career Start’s culture of connection and creativity.
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Mobile Literacy: Ability to manage daily task checklists via mobile platforms.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be:
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Organised and highly proactive in keeping common areas, laundry stations, and facility spaces pristine.
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Comfortable following structured cleaning and garment care processes to ensure hygiene, fabric integrity, and sanitation standards are met.
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Able to work independently and manage time effectively so high-traffic areas and laundry turnaround are handled efficiently.
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Reliable and trustworthy when working around office equipment, sensitive materials, and corporate spaces.
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Strong in basic communication, coordinating seamlessly with office management regarding cleaning supplies and garment status.
What We Offer:
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High-Trust Culture: We value your results and provide the autonomy for you to manage your daily tasks without micromanagement.
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Internal Promotion: We prioritize long-term commitment and offer clear paths for top performers to move into crew lead or senior facility roles.
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Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of specialists who prize passion, respect, and professional connection.
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Predictable Scheduling: Benefit from a structured full-time schedule with an established industry leader.
How to Apply: To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we highly recommend that candidates visit the website to learn more about our brand and sync their application profile.
Job Summary
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Role: Cleaner / Laundry
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Location: Cape Town
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Salary: R8,500 – R10,500 (Per Month)