Notice of recruitment of a cleaning lady S3

Job Category :

Grade : S3

Type of Position : Fixed Term

Working hours per week : 38

Duration of Post : 24 months

Location (City) :Yaounde

Type of Post : British High Commission

Starting monthly salary () : 182 944 CFA (including housing and transport allowance) plus 15,000 CFA unsociable working hours allowance

Start Date : 15 April 2019

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Job Subcategory : Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) :

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

 

Main purpose of job :

This position forms part of the British High Commissioners Residence team, ensuring the daily upkeep of the Residence is of a high standard. The housekeeper provides housekeeping services to the residence public areas and VIP guest quarters. They also support food & beverage service working closely with the residence Manager, Butler and Chef.

Some out of hours working will be required when official functions are taking place.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Prepare accommodation for guests – beds & linen; vacuuming, mopping and dusting; toiletries ;
  • ensure safety cards, guest information etc is in place ;
  • Guest services – welcome guests and offer refreshments ;
  • Undertake ad hoc cleaning assigned by the Line Manager ;
  • Check cleaning machines/equipment regularly and bring faulty machines to the attention of Line manager
  • Stock control – linen ;
  • Monitor stock of cleaning products/equipment and place orders when supplies are low.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience :

  • Minimum 2 years experience in housekeeping within a diplomatic residence, boutique hotel or private home of similar standing with excellent references ;
  • Excellent at cleaning and laundry ;
  • Must have a minimum qualification of a Secondary School certificate ;
  • Good command of spoken and written English ;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, time management skills and attention to detail ;
  • Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team ;
  • Excellent organisation skills ;
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and improve.

 

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience :

Food & Beverage experience & flower arranging

 

Required competencies :

Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service

Working patterns :

The job is full-time (100%) and will require an average of 38 hours worked per week.  The working hours will be flexible but will require some work in the evenings when there are functions, and occasional (perhaps once or twice a year) work on weekends.

 

Additional information :

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening ;
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted ;
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position ;
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon ;
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit ;
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to :
  1. Obtain the relevant permit ;
  2. Pay the fees for the permit ;
  3. Make arrangements to relocate ;
  4. Meet the costs to relocation.
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount ;
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link : here Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5 ;
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates ;
  • Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application ;
  • Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Local Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo) ;
  • Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Application deadline : 3 April 2019

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