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Thingazwa  Papu

Thingazwa Papu

Cape Town

Summary

Efficient Housekeeping Cleaner skilled in identifying safety hazards and implementing preventative measures. Maintains thorough cleaning routines for rooms and common areas, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors. Supports overall operational hygiene through effective waste management and supply replenishment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeping Cleaner

Mrs Stephen Greene (Private Home)
Sea point
01.2024 - Current

Executed daily cleaning of rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas to maintain hygiene standards

  • Performed deep cleaning tasks based on schedule
  • Managed laundry and general housekeeping duties
  • Followed cost control measures to prevent wastage of cleaning supplies
  • Ensured consumable supplies were adequately stocked
  • Identified and reported safety hazards to prevent accidents

Housekeeping Cleaner

Mrs Nomaphelo Peni (Private Home)
Muizenburg
01.2008 - 04.2013

Carried out daily cleaning of rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas

  • Cleaned floors using vacuums, mops and appropriate cleaning agents.
  • Stocked toilet tissue, paper towels and other bathroom supplies.
  • Cleaned and disinfected surfaces in common areas hourly, ensuring health and hygiene for residents and visitors.
  • Kept rooms dust-free by dusting and polishing worktops, cupboards and ornaments.
  • Polished windows, mirrors and ornaments to pristine shine.
  • Executed deep cleaning tasks as needed
  • Handled laundry services and housekeeping responsibilities to maintain orderliness
  • Implemented cost control measures to minimise waste of cleaning supplies.
  • Ensured consumable supplies were adequately stocked
  • Identified and reported safety hazards to prevent accidents

Office Cleaner

Prestige Cleaning Service
Cape Town
01.2005 - 12.2009

Executed cleaning checklists to ensure compliance with quality specifications for each area.

Maintained high standards of cleanliness in office environments, including vacuuming, dusting, and mopping.

Sanitised restrooms, replenishing supplies and removing waste to promote a hygienic workplace.

  • Performed thorough cleaning of designated areas to ensure hygiene standards.
  • Emptied bins and managed waste disposal to maintain hygiene standards for staff.

Applied cleaning products, chemicals, and equipment safely to uphold sanitation protocols.

Swept, vacuumed, polished and mopped hard floors within establishment.

Dusted, sprayed and cleaned office equipment.

Swept, mopped, dusted, and polished floors and surface

Followed waste management procedures and disposed of refuse appropriatel

Ensured cleaning equipment was kept in good working condition and stored safely

Education

Grade 11 - Biology

Masimanyane Senior Secondary School
King William's Town, EC
01-1997

Skills

Cleaning and sanitation

  • Waste management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Time management
  • Inventory management
  • Safety compliance

Languages

English, isiXhosa
First Language
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Housekeeping Cleaner

Mrs Stephen Greene (Private Home)
01.2024 - Current

Housekeeping Cleaner

Mrs Nomaphelo Peni (Private Home)
01.2008 - 04.2013

Office Cleaner

Prestige Cleaning Service
01.2005 - 12.2009

Grade 11 - Biology

Masimanyane Senior Secondary School
Thingazwa Papu