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 driverโs 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- GOVERNMENT JOBS 2026 โ GENERAL WORKERS X5, HR CLERKS X4, CLEANER & SECURITY OFFICER
- Government Cleaner Vacancy โ ABET Certificate | Cleaning Experience Advantageous | Apply Online
- Department of Water and Sanitation General Workers X5 โ Western Cape | ABET Certificate | R144,024 Per Year | Apply by 5 October 2026
- Department of Employment and Labour Human Resource Clerk X4 โ Western Cape | Grade 12 | No Experience Required | R237,453 Per Year
- Department of Employment and Labour Security Officer โ Durban | Grade 12 + PSIRA Grade C | R201,093 Per Year | Apply by 5 October 2026
THESE JOBS BELOW ARE CLOSING SOON
- GOVERNMENT JOBS 2026 โ GENERAL WORKERS X5, HR CLERKS X4, CLEANER & SECURITY OFFICER
- Government Cleaner Vacancy โ ABET Certificate | Cleaning Experience Advantageous | Apply Online
- Department of Water and Sanitation General Workers X5 โ Western Cape | ABET Certificate | R144,024 Per Year | Apply by 5 October 2026
- Department of Employment and Labour Human Resource Clerk X4 โ Western Cape | Grade 12 | No Experience Required | R237,453 Per Year
- Department of Employment and Labour Security Officer โ Durban | Grade 12 + PSIRA Grade C | R201,093 Per Year | Apply by 5 October 2026