Cleaner Job Opportunity at the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Cleaner Job Opportunity based in Olifantsfontein. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with basic education and experience in a cleaning services environment who are looking to work in the public sector.
Cleaner Job Opportunity
Reference Number: DHET114/02/2026
Branch: Skills Development
Chief Directorate: National Artisan Development
Directorate: Indlela
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Olifantsfontein
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Successfully completed Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET Level 4
- Previous exposure to a cleaning services environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and awareness of Batho Pele principles
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to work under pressure
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the department. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Cleaning all offices, boardrooms and ablution facilities
- Washing cutlery and crockery
- Preparing refreshments for meetings
- Locking boardrooms after meetings
- Emptying refuse bins and replacing bin liners daily (morning and afternoon)
- Dusting, polishing and cleaning furniture and surfaces
- Cleaning and sanitising wash basins
- Ensuring cleaning checklists are properly maintained
- Refilling hand soap, toilet paper and paper towels
- Cleaning passages and corridors on a daily basis
- Performing spring cleaning of offices
- Reporting faulty equipment or assets to the supervisor
- Ensuring all cleaning equipment is clean, safe and securely stored
- Assisting the supervisor with additional duties as required within the unit
Enquiries
For further information, contact:
- Ms E Sithole
- Mr R Kgare
- Ms XE Rikhotso
Telephone: (012) 312 5442 / 5498 / 5513
How to Apply
The Department of Higher Education and Training encourages applicants to apply online using the New Z83 application form.
Applications must be submitted via the DHET departmental website by clicking the “Apply Now” button or through: http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
Applicants must upload the following supporting documents:
- A comprehensive CV
- Any additional documents, where required
Closing Date
27 February 2026
Important Note
Only online applications submitted using the New Z83 form will be considered. Applicants must carefully follow all instructions and prompts during the application process.
