Supervisor – Cleaning Services (1 Post: Kwekwe )

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

CENTRAL SERVICES, AMENITIES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Post F:  Supervisor – Cleaning Services (1 Post: Kwekwe )

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality from an accredited Institution
• 5 Ordinary level passes including English Language
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional supervisory working experience 

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee daily staff performance and discipline
• Drive mechanization in the cleaning section
• Ensure venues meet cleanliness, fumigation and sanitization standards
• Train and motivate staff on customer service, cleaning, PPE, tools and chemical use
• Supervise deep cleaning during vacation periods
• Plan work schedules, monitor labour and supplies, and manage absenteeism
• Prepare leave rosters and instil correct work ethics
• Budget, request, and issue cleaning materials and equipment
• Supervise venue preparation for seasonal/special events
• Inspect indoor sports facilities and report maintenance needs
• Ensure consistent replenishment of reservoir water supplies
• Submit weekly and monthly performance review reports
• Contributes to departmental success by performing all essential duties as assigned.

Person Specification

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunity employer.  In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  

Closing date for applications is 10 April 2026.  Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.