DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: CLEANERS (X51 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: CLEANERS (X51 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026 at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form
(obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link:
https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and
dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other
related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older
than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83
application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of
the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must
be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space
provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long
as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of
the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the
applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an
application being disqualified.
Applicants applying for more than one
advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in
respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received
where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83
application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on
the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier
services, hand deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered.
Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as
amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully
satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability
Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being
fit and proper for employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be
willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
Note: It is the
responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated
by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications
will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from
the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level
requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource
Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume
1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion
of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National
School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the
name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by
following the below link: https:www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-preentry programme/.All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall
undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to
determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic
requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or One
Attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific
position. Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not
exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their
application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
OTHER POSTS
POST 08/347 : CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICE REF NO: 2026/107 (X13 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Nelspruit Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications. No
experience required. Good interpersonal skills, basic communication and
literacy. Ability to perform cleaning routine tasks. Knowledge of usage of
cleaning materials and equipment.
DUTIES : Cleaning court and cells, cleaning toilets, basins and wall tiles, empty and wash
floors. Sweeping passages, floors, offices and pavements. Scrubbing, moping
and polishing floors. Dust and polish furniture. Cleaning windows, doors and
walls, vacuuming offices and stripping floors.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Nkwinika Tel No: (013) 753 6396
APPLICATIONS : Nelspruit Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of
Public Works, Private Bag X11280, Nelspruit, 1200 or Hand Deliver to No 30
Brown Street Nedbank Building 9th Floor. Or email to RecruitNEL26-05@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr EK Nguyuza
POST 08/348 : CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICES REF NO: 2026/108 (X23 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications.
No experience required. Knowledge of cleaning practices. Knowledge of
operating cleaning equipment. Occupational health and safety. Operation of
machinery. Interpersonal skills. Basic literacy. Technical skills. Planning and
organizing. Accuracy. Effective communication.
DUTIES : Clean the buildings: Empty dustbins. Dust and polish wood tables and other
wooden furniture. Refill water bottles with fresh water. Clean windows and
walls. Wash floors and vacuum carpets. Clean toilets: Deep cleaning of toilets.
Refill toilets dispensers with toilet papers and hands washing soap. Wash toilet
floors. Clean kitchens: Wash kitchen floors. Cleaning of kitchen utensils. Assist
with tea and coffee during forums and other meetings. Render assistance
regarding the general safety of buildings: Report defects encountered during
cleaning. Alert working staff of slippery floors and stairs. Alert supervisor of
failed light bulbs and locks not working.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993
APPLICATIONS : The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works Private Bag X229,
Pretoria, 0001 or 251 Nana Sita AVN Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Nana
Sita Street Pretoria. Or email to RecruitPTA26-15@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M. Masubelele
POST 08/349 : CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICES REF NO: 2026/109 (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Gqeberha Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications.
No experience required. Good interpersonal skills, basic communication and
literacy. Ability to perform cleaning routine tasks. Knowledge on usage of
cleaning materials and equipment.
DUTIES : Cleaning court offices and cells. Cleaning toilets, basins and wall tiles, empty
and wash dustbins. Sweeping passages, floors, offices and pavements.
Scrubbing, moping and polishing floors. Dust and polish furniture Cleaning
windows, doors and walls, vacuuming offices and stripping floors.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. VR. Maqetuka Tel No: (041) 408 2199
APPLICATIONS : The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3913, Port
Elizabeth, 6000 or Hand Deliver at Eben Donges Building Corner Hancock and
Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth. Or email to: RecruitPE26-12@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PT Buwa
POST 08/350 : CLEANERS (X9 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Polokwane Regional Office
Lephalale Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110A (X1 Post)
Mookgophong Magistrate Office Ref No: 2026/110B (X2 Posts)
Moutse Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110C (X1 Post)
Bochum Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110D (X1 Post)
Sibasa Regional Court Ref No: 2026/110E (X1 Post)
Vuwani Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110F (X2 Posts)
Dzanani Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110G (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications.
No experience required. Good interpersonal skills, basic communication and
literacy. Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks. Ability to work physically for
long hours. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and hazardous working conditions.
Ability to handle cleaning equipment and conduct stock count.
DUTIES : The effective cleaning of buildings-: Empty dustbins, Dust and polish wood
tables and other wooden furniture, Refill water bottles with fresh water, Clean
windows and walls, Wash floors and vacuum carpets. The effective cleaning
of toilets: Deep cleaning of toilets, Refill toilets dispensers with toilet papers
and hands washing soap, Wash toilet floors. The effective cleaning of kitchensWash kitchen floors, Cleaning of kitchen utensils, Assist with tea and coffee
during forums and other meetings. The rendering of assistance regarding the
general safety of buildings- report defects encountered during cleaning, Alert
working staff of slippery floors and stairs, Alert supervisor of failed light bulbs
and locks not working.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M.P. Morudu Tel No: (015) 291 6386
APPLICATIONS : The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private
Bag X9469, Polokwane, 0700 or Hand deliver at 77 Hans van Rensburg Street,
Sanlam Building, Ground Floor, Polokwane. Or email to RecruitPLK26-05@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. NJ Khotsa
