Cleaners (23 Positions) – Department of Defence (Multiple Units) – Apply by 21 November 2025

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Job Opportunity:

Location: Wonderboom (Gauteng); 9 SAI Battalion – Cape Town (Western Cape); Joint Support Base Garrison – Thaba Tshwane (Gauteng); School of Armour – Bloemfontein (Free State); 1 SA Tank Regiment – Brandhof (Free State); Army Support Base Mpumalanga – Nelspruit (Mpumalanga); 7 SAI Battalion – Phalaborwa (Limpopo); 10 SAI Battalion – Mahikeng (North West)
Closing Date: 21 November 2025
Position Type: Public Service – Level 02 (Permanent)
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)

Overview

The Department of Defence (DoD) invites suitably motivated applicants to apply for Cleaner posts across multiple formations. Successful candidates will ensure clean, safe and hygienic offices, facilities and accommodation areas, and will support general housekeeping in line with OHS requirements and service standards. Minimum ABET is required and no prior experience is needed.

Key Responsibilities

-Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping of offices, kitchens, ablutions, passages, conference rooms and shared facilities.

–Dust, sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, wash windows/walls, polish furniture and floors; remove refuse daily.

-Maintain and safeguard cleaning materials and equipment; keep usage registers where required.

-Operate cleaning machines (e.g., vacuum, polishers) and use basic hand tools safely.

–Report defects and hazards; apply Occupational Health & Safety measures at all times.

-Support ad-hoc cleaning/housekeeping tasks as instructed.

Requirements & Skills

–Minimum qualification: ABET (Adult Basic Education & Training).

–Experience: Not required.

Skills/Attributes:
- Basic English verbal communication; basic numeracy & literacy.
- Knowledge of health & safety and safe chemical/equipment handling.
- Ability to operate cleaning machinery; physically able to perform manual tasks.
- Able to work in a team or independently; punctual, disciplined, neat and customer-service minded.
- Willingness to work shifts where required and follow instructions diligently.

Employment Equity

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through these appointments in line with approved Employment Equity targets.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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