Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure Cleaner Vacancies (Multiple Posts)
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Cleaner positions available at various regional offices across South Africa.
POST 01/126: CLEANER
Reference No: 2026/22
Number of Posts: 8
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Johannesburg Regional Office
Requirements:
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Grade 10 / Standard 8 / Level 3 or equivalent qualification
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Good interpersonal skills
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Basic communication and literacy
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Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks
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Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment will be an added advantage
Duties:
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Cleaning courts, cells, offices, passages, floors and pavements
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Cleaning toilets, basins and wall tiles
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Sweeping, scrubbing, mopping and polishing floors
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Dusting and polishing furniture
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Cleaning windows, doors and walls
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Vacuuming offices and stripping floors
Enquiries:
Mr K. Muthivheli
Tel: (011) 713 6097
Applications:
Johannesburg Regional Office
The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works
Private Bag X3, Braamfontein, 2017
Or hand deliver to: No. 78 Corner De Beer and Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017
Or email to: RecruitJHB26-03@dpw.gov.za
For Attention: Mr M. Mudau
POST 01/127: CLEANER – FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Number of Posts: 13
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Mmabatho Regional Office
Locations and Reference Numbers:
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Rustenburg Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/23A (3 Posts)
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Itsoseng Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/23B (2 Posts)
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Mmabatho (Dada Motors) – Ref No: 2026/23C (1 Post)
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Brits Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/23D (1 Post)
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Klerksdorp Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/23E (1 Post)
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Koster Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/23F (1 Post)
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Ventersdorp Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/23G (1 Post)
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Potchefstroom Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/23H (3 Posts)
Requirements:
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Passed ABET Level 4 or Grade 12
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Good interpersonal and communication skills
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Planning and organising skills
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Basic literacy and ability to operate machinery
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Knowledge of cleaning materials and Occupational Health and Safety will be an added advantage
Duties:
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Effective cleaning of buildings and offices
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Emptying dustbins and cleaning furniture
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Cleaning windows, walls, toilets and carpets
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Refilling toilet dispensers with toilet paper and hand soap
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Cleaning kitchen utensils and appliances
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Reporting defects encountered during cleaning
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Alerting staff of slippery floors
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Offloading delivered materials and arranging storerooms
Enquiries:
Ms M. Llali
Tel: (018) 386 5379
Applications:
Mmabatho Regional Office
The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works
Private Bag X120, Mmabatho, 2735
Or 810 Corner Albert Luthuli Drive and Maisantwa Streets, Unit 3, Mmabatho
Or email to: RecruitMBT26-02@dpw.gov.za
For Attention: Mr T. Oagile
POST 01/128: CLEANER – FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: CLEANING SERVICES
Number of Posts: 10
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Locations:
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Customs House – Ref No: 2026/24A (1 Post)
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Mitchell’s Plain Court – Ref No: 2026/24B (2 Posts)
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Khayelitsha Court – Ref No: 2026/24C (2 Posts)
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Atlantis Court – Ref No: 2026/24D (2 Posts)
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Swellendam Court – Ref No: 2026/24E (2 Posts)
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Knysna Court – Ref No: 2026/24F (1 Post)
Requirements:
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Junior Certificate (Grade 8), ABET Level 4 or equivalent qualification
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No experience required
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Good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills
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Ability to perform routine tasks
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Ability to work long hours under physically demanding and hazardous conditions
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Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment will be an added advantage
Duties:
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Cleaning offices, courtrooms and open spaces
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Emptying dustbins and refilling water bottles
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Cleaning windows, doors and walls
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Scrubbing, mopping, polishing and vacuuming floors
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Sweeping passages, pavements and basements
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Deep cleaning of toilets and refilling dispensers
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Cleaning kitchens, appliances and utensils
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Assisting with tea and coffee during meetings
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Reporting defects and alerting staff of slippery floors and safety hazards
Enquiries:
Mr Dorian Lewin
Tel: (021) 402 2104
Applications:
Cape Town Regional Office
The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000
Or hand deliver to: Ground Floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town
Or email to: RecruitCPT26-18@dpw.gov.za
For Attention: Ms C. Rossouw
POST 01/129: CLEANER
Reference No: 2026/25
Number of Posts: 7
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centres:
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Bloemfontein NDPW & I Workshop (6 Posts)
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Villiers Magistrate Office (1 Post)
Requirements:
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Standard 8 / Grade 10
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Ability to read and write
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No experience required
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Good interpersonal and basic communication skills
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Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks
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Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment will be an added advantage
Duties:
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Cleaning toilets, urinals, basins and wall tiles
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Emptying and washing dustbins
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Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and polishing floors
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Dusting and polishing furniture
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Cleaning windows, doors and walls
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Cleaning kitchens and carpets
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Cleaning holding cells
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Keeping storerooms clean and neat
Enquiries:
Ms N.B. Nkonyana
Tel: (051) 408 7353
Applications:
Bloemfontein Regional Office
The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works
Private Bag X20605, Bloemfontein, 9300
Or hand deliver to: 18 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
Or email to: RecruitBloem26-02@dpw.gov.za
For Attention: Mr D. Manus
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at Time 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. 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. 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 PreEntry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG)
(submitted prior to appointment). 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/.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.