WE’RE HIRING!

 

Job title: Cleaner

Working location: Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

Department: LWC Operations

■ Full-time □ Part-time

 

Job description

The Cleaner (hereafter called the ‘Employee’) is responsible for keeping designated buildings clean and tidy. This includes the reception, front office, meeting area, flush toilets, compost toilets, Amphitheatre, staff kitchen, waste area and vet clinic. In the course of performing his/ her job, the employee adheres to the general policies, performance standards and codes of conduct as described in the LWT handbook.

 

Essential duties & responsibilities

In general

• Empties bins on a daily basis and ensure that all recycled waste is deposited at the recycling station.
• Reports to the LWC driver when the waste needs to be taken off site.
• Mops floors, removes dust, sweeps, and is responsible for general tidiness of all mentioned areas.
• Washes dishes for the front office and reception area and ensures that enough clean utensils and crockery is available for all staff working on duty. Refills the water filter on a daily basis.
• Carries out a deep cleaning of all office departments once per week (this includes windows, cupboards, chairs, curtains, etc)
• Carries out laundry of all materials, uniforms and work-related protective suits, as needed.
• Is responsible for cleaning all toilets by meeting space (flush toilets and long-drops) as well as cleaning compost toilets. This also includes making sure toilet paper & soap is available and bins are emptied daily.
• Cleans veterinary centre areas such as offices, toilets, treatment room, corridors and kitchen.

 

Site Management Control

• Orders weekly cleaning supplies with the designated manager and makes sure supplies are stored away in a locked cupboard and are used efficiently. The employee will be held accountable for stock control levels and documentation of materials.
• Assists in picking up waste and litter around the site daily and should dispose of this effectively
• Is responsible for managing recyclable waste and ensuring appropriate disposal of waste.

 

Visitor Service Support

• Assists in preparing & setting up meeting spaces for conferences and any other venue hire-related activities.
• Can be asked to help with any other duties around LWC/LWT in case of staff shortages.

 

Communication/Collaboration

• Maintain a good relationship with other staff, visitors and volunteers – direct visitors to relevant staff and provide directions as needed.
• Report to your line manager immediately when issues arise.
• Support other departments/ perform extra tasks when required

 

Education and experience

• Has at least 2 years' experience of providing cleaning and domestic services within an office
• Is mentally & physically fit
• Is hardworking, honest and trustworthy;
• Has a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and is proactive;
• Has a good eye for detail and is thorough in their standards of work;
• Has good communication skills and can work in a team;
• Has a positive and helpful attitude towards customers.

 

How to apply

Please send a covering letter and CV in PDF to applications@lilongwewildlife.org

Closing date: 21 October 2026.

LWT is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and experience, merit and organizational need and all reasonable adjustments will be made where possible.