Marriott International – Uniforms Attendant

The Cape Town EDITION Hotel is recruiting a Uniforms Attendant for its pre-opening team in Cape Town. This full-time hospitality role is suited to applicants with Matric who are organised, presentable and comfortable handling uniforms, linen inventory, quality checks, staff support and housekeeping-related duties in a luxury hotel environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Uniforms Attendant role forms part of the pre-opening team at The Cape Town EDITION Hotel. The successful applicant will help manage staff uniforms and linen-related inventory, ensuring that uniforms are issued, returned, cleaned, checked and recorded according to company standards.

The role sits within the Housekeeping & Laundry career area and requires someone who can work carefully with records, follow safety and security procedures, maintain professional appearance standards and support colleagues in a service-focused hotel environment.

Who this opportunity may suit

This role may suit applicants who want to enter the hospitality sector through a practical support position linked to housekeeping, laundry, uniforms and hotel operations.

• Applicants with Matric.
• People interested in hotel operations, housekeeping or laundry support.
• Applicants who are organised and able to keep accurate records.
• People who can inspect uniforms carefully and identify damaged items.
• Applicants who are comfortable working on-site in a hotel environment.
• People who can maintain professional standards and communicate clearly with colleagues.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful applicant will support the uniform and linen function within the hotel’s housekeeping and laundry operations.

• Distribute clean uniforms to personnel according to company specifications.
• Record assigned and unassigned uniforms when they are distributed, returned or cleaned.
• Inspect uniforms for damage.
• Remove substandard uniforms from circulation.
• Issue replacement uniforms where required.
• Complete uniform and linen inventory tasks as assigned.
• Follow company safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to a manager.
• Complete required safety training and certifications.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Protect company assets, tools, equipment and machines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues.
• Support team members and help achieve common goals.
• Follow quality expectations and standards.
• Perform other reasonable duties requested by supervisors.

Note: This is a full-time role. The official listing does not state a closing date, so applicants should apply as soon as possible and check the official Marriott Careers page for updates.

Eligibility requirements

Preferred qualification

• Matric.

Experience requirements

• No related work experience is required.
• No supervisory experience is required.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to stand, sit or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Personal attributes

• Safety orientation.
• Professional presentation.
• Integrity.
• Dependability.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Respect for confidentiality and company procedures.

What a Uniforms Attendant role really involves

A Uniforms Attendant helps keep hotel staff properly supplied with clean, professional and usable uniforms. This means the role is practical, detail-focused and service-oriented. It involves issuing uniforms, checking returned items, recording movement of stock, identifying damaged uniforms and helping ensure staff appearance standards are maintained.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Matric, reliability, attention to detail, communication skills and any experience with stock, laundry, housekeeping, retail, hospitality, filing, inventory or customer service. Even if you do not have formal work experience, include school responsibilities, volunteer work, part-time duties or tasks that show you are organised and dependable.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Matric certificate or statement of results.
• Any hospitality, housekeeping, laundry, customer service, stock control or workplace readiness certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV highlights reliability, neatness, teamwork and attention to detail.

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About the sponsor

Marriott International is a global hospitality company with a portfolio of hotel and accommodation brands across different market segments. EDITION Hotels form part of Marriott International’s luxury brand portfolio and combine boutique hotel design with luxury hotel service delivery. The Cape Town EDITION is listed as a pre-opening hotel on the Marriott Careers platform. More information is available on the official Marriott website and the Marriott Careers website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Matric qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Highlight any housekeeping, laundry, hotel, retail, stock control or customer service exposure.
• Show that you are reliable, neat, professional and able to follow instructions.
• Mention any experience with records, inventory, filing, uniforms, clothing, linen or stock movement.
• Keep your CV simple, clean and easy to read.
• Apply through the official Marriott Careers page only.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show Matric.
• Not highlighting attention to detail, reliability or teamwork.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention hospitality, housekeeping, laundry, stock or service-related strengths.
• Leaving out contact details or using an email address you do not check regularly.
• Not checking the official page for updates because no closing date is stated.
• Applying through unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of Marriott Careers.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Marriott Careers application page. Marriott states that it follows a no-fees recruitment policy and does not ask applicants for money or charge fees as part of the application process. Do not pay anyone for a job application, interview, placement, uniform, training or background check. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the role through Marriott Careers.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Marriott Careers listing for the Uniforms Attendant – The Cape Town EDITION Hotel (Pre-opening) role. The listing confirms the job title, hotel name, full-time position type, job ID, Housekeeping & Laundry career area, location, position summary, critical tasks, preferred qualifications, experience requirements and application button.

The official listing did not display a closing date at the time of verification. Applicants should apply as soon as possible and check the official Marriott Careers page before applying in case the listing is updated or removed.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Marriott Careers application link below.
2. Read the full Uniforms Attendant vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Matric and role requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents.
5. Make sure your CV highlights reliability, presentation, teamwork and attention to detail.
6. Complete the online application through the official Marriott Careers page.
7. Submit your application as soon as possible because no closing date is stated on the accessible listing.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: Not stated on the official listing. Applicants should apply as soon as possible and check the official page for updates.