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Step into a Housekeeping Supervisor role in Mthatha and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Mthatha operation, and this Housekeeping Supervisor position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hospitality jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Beyond that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Housekeeping Supervisor taking on this position.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mthatha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Working in Mthatha
Working in Mthatha means a place in the growing Buffalo City Metro, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Mthatha office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Mthatha.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mthatha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Meet the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mthatha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
On top of that, the team mix in Mthatha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Core Functions
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
What You’ll Need
- Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.