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Laundry Assistant
full-timeCape Town

Summary

Location

Cape Town

Type

full-time

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About this role

We are looking for someone with talent, a sense of humour and a sparkling personality!


Experience & Requirements:


  • Relevant hospitality qualification;
  • At least 1 year experience in a hotel environment;
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Afrikaans and preferably a 3rd language;
  • Ability to work with industrial laundry equipment
  • Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
  • Basic understanding of hygiene and chemical handling
  • Previous experience in laundry operations (hospitality, accommodation, healthcare, or similar environment preferred)


Key Competencies

  • Strong attention to cleanliness and quality
  • Good organisational skills
  • Physically able to manage laundry tasks
  • Team player with a positive attitude


Critical Competencies for Success


This describes you: 


  • Enthusiastic;
  • Customer-orientated;
  • Hard working;
  • Responsible;
  • Born motivator and leader.


Do’er: 
Credibility is earned at CampusKey through execution and getting things done.  You are able to get into the details and deliver results under highest expectations on time and quality. Be ready to get hands-on with all aspects of the daily needs. The buck stops with you. Pragmatism and outcomes orientation are valued and lead to wins. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment.


Collaborator: 
There is no room for “I” at CampusKey. Every role and individual is in the organization to serve We. Builds trust across the organization by being a good listener and inclusively soliciting input.  You are open to new and innovative solutions. You must present well and communicate clearly and effectively to upper management and internal departments. You’re willing to adjust course when appropriate new ideas or objections are raised. You love working with people!


Core Responsibilities

 

  • Short-Stay Linen Processing

         Wash, dry, iron, and fold short-stay linen (bedding, towels, protectors) in line with CampusKey standards

         Ensure linen is returned clean, correctly sorted, and on time to support room turnaround

         Monitor linen quality and flag damaged or worn items for replacement

  • Internal Student Laundry Support

         Process laundry delivered internally by students in accordance with CampusKey procedures

         Ensure correct handling, hygiene standards, and turnaround times are maintained

         Manage laundry queues, loads, and prioritisation based on operational needs

  • Laundry Operations & Equipment

         Operate laundry machinery safely and correctly (washers, dryers, irons, presses)

         Ensure machines are cleaned, maintained, and reported for servicing when required

         Adhere strictly to chemical usage guidelines and safety standards

  • Stock, Asset & Quality Control

         Assist with linen stock counts and controls

         Reduce loss, damage, and misplacement of laundry items

         Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant laundry area at all times

  • Hygiene, Health & Safety

         Comply with all hygiene, infection control, and health & safety requirements

         Follow correct procedures for handling soiled linen

         Ensure separation of clean and dirty laundry at all times

  • Communication & Teamwork

         Report daily progress, issues, or shortages to the Housekeeping Manager

         Escalate equipment faults, chemical shortages, or operational delays promptly

         Work collaboratively with housekeeping and facilities teams to support operations

  • Future Commercial Laundry Readiness

         Support the setup and operationalisation of external/commercial laundry services when launched




What do we offer you?


  • An amazing work place to come to everyday where you will form part of a great team environment with lots of positive energy and vibe;
  • The opportunity to work at a dynamic, young, national and fast growing company who sets the tone for the student accommodation hospitality industry;
  • Access to our facilities including gym and regular cool events;


 

Are you in?


Great! Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you were made for this role!



Location

Cape Town, Western Cape


Department

Community


Employment Type

Full-Time


Minimum Experience

Entry-level


Other facts

Tech stack
Laundry Operations,Communication Skills,Attention To Cleanliness,Organisational Skills,Team Player,Detail-Oriented,Hygiene Standards,Chemical Handling,Customer-Oriented,Hard Working,Positive Attitude,Multitasking,Problem Solving,Reliability,Punctuality,Industrial Equipment

About CampusKey

CampusKey’s vision is to be the leading provider of secure student accommodation in South Africa with properties in prime locations and a staff culture that uniquely ‘gets’ the student lifestyle. CampusKey focuses on dedicated, personalized management and is committed to providing our students with an excellent service. And best of all, we’re just getting started, and our journey is getting increasingly exciting as we grow and expand our CampusKey footprint. Our current portfolio includes six locations at Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, ​and Stellenbosch.

Team size: 51-200 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Hospitality
Founding Year: 2012

What you'll do

  • The Laundry Assistant will process short-stay linen and manage internal student laundry support while ensuring hygiene and quality standards are met. They will operate laundry machinery and maintain a clean and organized laundry area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Laundry Assistant do at CampusKey?

As a Laundry Assistant at CampusKey, you will: the Laundry Assistant will process short-stay linen and manage internal student laundry support while ensuring hygiene and quality standards are met. They will operate laundry machinery and maintain a clean and organized laundry area..

Why join CampusKey as a Laundry Assistant?

CampusKey is a leading Hospitality company.

Is the Laundry Assistant position at CampusKey remote?

The Laundry Assistant position at CampusKey is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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