
Cleaner
Salary or stipendR144 024 per annum (Level 02)
The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Cleaner. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.
Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/55, page 59
- Reference number
- NCRTVET/786/10/2026/SUP/GASS/NAM/07
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng Department Of Health
- Closing date
- 20 November 2026
- Job level
- 02
- Centre
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College, De Aar Campus
What you will need
- South African Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
- Literacy: Ability to read and write.
- Communication: Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical Fitness: Physically fit and able to perform demanding cleaning tasks.
- Reliability: Be punctual and dependable.
- Competencies: Cleaning Agents: The proper use and handling of various cleaning chemicals and detergents.
- Cleaning Equipment: The operation and maintenance of standard cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, mops, and floor polishers.
- Safety Procedures: Health and safety regulations related to cleaning, including the use of protective gear and the safe disposal of waste.
- Hygiene Standards: General hygiene principles and standards.
- Organizational Skills: The ability to manage tasks efficiently and prioritize
Skills and competencies
- Communication: Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competencies: Cleaning Agents: The proper use and handling of various cleaning chemicals and detergents.
- Organizational Skills: The ability to manage tasks efficiently and prioritize
Key responsibilities
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning.
- Time Management: The ability to complete assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Problem-Solving: The ability to handle unexpected cleaning challenges effectively.
- Teamwork: The capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Cleaning Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in a cleaning role, preferably in an Educational or Classroom environment.
- References: Proven track record of reliability and good performance.
- Education: A Grade 10 (Standard 8) or equivalent qualification is required.
- Formal Training: Any formal training or certification in professional cleaning or hygiene will be an added advantage.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
Apply online using the application link below. Follow the application directions in the official circular.
- Application method: Online
- Enquiries: PJ Reyneke at 087 188 2060
- Telephone: 087 188 2060
Please note
- Applicants are required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application and must submit a fully signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates.
- Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.
- The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.
- Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
- The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their

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