Department of Public Works & Infrastructure and Department of Defence Cleaner Vacancies (X60 Posts) โ€“ Multiple Provinces โ€“ Apply by 7 April 2026 at 16:00

Department of Public Works & Infrastructure and Department of Defence Cleaner Vacancies (X60 Posts) โ€“ Multiple Provinces โ€“ Apply by 7 April 2026 at 16:00

The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure together with the Department of Defence is recruiting a total of 60 Cleaner and Cleaning Supervisor posts across Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

These are government positions offering stable employment, market-related salaries and the opportunity to work within courts, regional offices, clinics and military bases.

Closing Date: 7 April 2026 at 16:00


Total Positions Available: 60

Breakdown of Posts:

Gauteng โ€“ Pretoria Regional Office
Cleaner: Cleaning Services Ref 2026/159 (X23 Posts)

Gauteng โ€“ Joint Support Base Garrison, Thaba Tshwane
Cleaner Ref JSBGAR/09/10/26/04 (X5 Posts)
Cleaner Supervisor Ref JSBGAR/09/10/26/02 (X2 Posts)

Limpopo โ€“ Polokwane Regional Office and Various Magistrate Courts
Cleaners (X9 Posts)

Mpumalanga โ€“ Nelspruit Regional Office
Cleaner: Cleaning Service Ref 2026/158 (X13 Posts)

Eastern Cape โ€“ Gqeberha Regional Office
Cleaner: Cleaning Services Ref 2026/160 (X6 Posts)

Western Cape โ€“ Riversdale Clinic, Hessequa Sub-District
Cleaner (X1 Post)

Mpumalanga โ€“ Malekutu Cost Centre
Cleaner Ref C/M/EHL/136 (X1 Post)


Salary Information

Cleaner Positions (Level 02): R138 486 per annum
Cleaner Supervisor (Level 04): R193 359 โ€“ R227 766 per annum

These are permanent or long-term public sector posts depending on department and location.


Minimum Requirements

Cleaner Posts:

  • Grade 9 / ABET Level 4 or Grade 10/12 depending on centre
  • No experience required for most posts
  • Basic literacy and communication skills
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
  • Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
  • Willingness to work long hours and under pressure

Cleaner Supervisor Posts:

  • ABET Level 4 or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years cleaning services experience
  • Knowledge of OHSA
  • Supervisory and leadership skills
  • Stock control and reporting experience

Western Cape Post Additional Requirement:

  • Valid Code B/EB driverโ€™s licence

Key Duties

  • Cleaning offices, court buildings, clinics and military facilities
  • Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and polishing floors
  • Cleaning toilets, basins and kitchens
  • Dusting and polishing furniture
  • Waste removal and refuse handling
  • Operating cleaning machinery
  • Reporting maintenance defects
  • For supervisors: managing staff, inventory control, compiling reports and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards

Why These Posts Matter

Government cleaning positions are among the most stable entry-level public sector jobs in South Africa. They offer consistent income, pension benefits (where applicable), structured working hours and potential long-term career growth within government departments.

With increasing public infrastructure development and court facility maintenance nationwide, cleaning and facilities management roles remain essential for service delivery.



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