Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Cleaners (X7 Posts)
Employer: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Position: Cleaner (X7 Posts)
Reference Number: 2026/252
Location: North West Province (Multiple Magistrate Courts and Offices)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: R144,024 per annum
Closing Date: Apply as per official instructions
Government Cleaning Jobs in South Africa 2026 – Apply for Entry-Level Vacancies
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is currently recruiting seven cleaners for various locations across the North West Province. This opportunity is suitable for individuals seeking government cleaning jobs, entry-level vacancies with no experience, or general worker positions in South Africa.
This role offers a stable income, government employment benefits, and the opportunity to work within the public service, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in court facilities and regional offices.
Work Locations
Successful applicants will be placed at one of the following centres:
- Mmabatho Regional Office
- Koster Magistrate Court (1 Post)
- Klerksdorp Magistrate Court (2 Posts)
- Zeerust Magistrate Court (1 Post)
- Rustenburg Magistrate Court (1 Post)
- Itsoseng Magistrate Court (1 Post)
- Potchefstroom Magistrate Court (1 Post)
The main purpose of this position is to:
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of government facilities
- Ensure safe and sanitary working environments
- Support daily operations through cleaning services
- Assist in maintaining professional standards in court environments
This role is essential in supporting the effective functioning of public service institutions.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 9 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent qualification
- No prior work experience required
- Basic literacy and communication skills
- Ability to understand cleaning instructions
- Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks
Knowledge Requirements
- Cleaning methods and routines
- Use of cleaning materials and chemicals
- Safe handling of cleaning equipment
- Workplace hygiene standards
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
General Cleaning Duties
- Sweep and mop floors regularly
- Vacuum carpets and clean surfaces
- Dust and polish furniture
- Clean windows, walls, and fixtures
Sanitation and Hygiene
- Deep clean toilets and washrooms
- Refill soap dispensers and toilet paper
- Maintain cleanliness in high-use areas
- Ensure hygiene standards are always met
Waste Management
- Empty dustbins and dispose of waste properly
- Ensure waste is removed regularly
- Maintain cleanliness around disposal areas
Court and Office Cleaning
- Clean court offices, cells, and administrative areas
- Maintain cleanliness of public spaces
- Ensure court facilities are presentable
Kitchen and Equipment Cleaning
- Clean kitchen utensils and equipment
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas
- Ensure proper storage of cleaning tools
Safety and Maintenance
- Report defects or maintenance issues
- Alert staff of hazards such as wet or slippery floors
- Follow safety procedures at all times
Stock and Storage Support
- Assist with offloading delivered cleaning materials
- Arrange and organise storerooms
- Ensure cleaning supplies are properly stored
Skills and Competencies
- Basic communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Personal Attributes
- Reliability and punctuality
- Strong work ethic
- Physical fitness
- Responsibility and accountability
- Willingness to learn
Working Conditions
- Indoor and outdoor cleaning environments
- Physical work including walking, lifting, and bending
- Routine cleaning schedules
- Interaction with staff and public
Download the advert here
How to apply:
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
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date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. 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 Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of
Governance (NSG). 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-pre-entry
programme/. 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. 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.