The Cleaning Buddy is a start-up commercial and residentia cleaning services provider located in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a division of Hlombe Group which was established in March 2020.
We provide a range of cleaning services for commercial, industrial and residential clients. The Cleaning Buddy brings a fresh and professional approach to cleaning services; our goal is to exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service, exceptional quality, and add greater value for the service.
We have identified an opportunity to introduce new innovative technology to the cleaning industry as part of advancing hygiene particularly in this day an age of COVID19 pandemic.
We understand that this industry is dominated by people with low or no academic footprint which makes them vulnerable in the labour market hence we make plan to skill and retain them for the benefit of the economy and industry at large.
Over and above our processes, our aim is to create sustainable employment opportunities not only to Newcastle communities but the whole of KwaZulu-Natal after which we can expand nationally.
Work, family, homeownership, personal time— you have a lot on your plate. The last thing you should be concerned about is cleaning. That’s why you need The Cleaning Buddy. The Cleaning Buddy is a unique home and office or corporate cleaning service in KZN that is exclusively staffed by trained Housekeepers with Hotel cleaning experience.
We are based in Newcastle but provide expert cleaning services for homes and businesses all over KZN including Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, Ulundi, Dundee , Ladysmith and Vryheid. Whether you’re in need of a recurring cleaning service or just looking for a quick one-time clean for your home or business, our professional housekeepers will leave your home and business clean, tidy, and looking like new.
Managing Director
Mr Morris Msomi is an experienced administrator with more than 26 years of public service experience.
He founded Hlombe Group in 2012 with various divisions such as Morris Msomi Global Inc, The Finance Buddy and as well as The Cleaning Buddy.
He is a graduate in Business Management as well as Financial Management. Other studies and qualifications that he has obtained over the years include Information Technology Project Management certificate, Advanced Management Development Programme and Essentials of Budgeting,
His next move is to do Masters in Business Administration.
Board Member
Mrs. Msomi is a graduate in social services. She is has got more than 15 years in the public and private sector.
Operations/Area Manager
Mr Ngema has got more than 7 years in running and managing cleaning operations and property care management