Cleaner
Company: Department of Defence
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 21 November 2025
Description
The Cleaner will perform general cleaning and hygiene duties to maintain a neat, safe, and healthy environment within offices, kitchens, bathrooms, and other facilities. The role involves daily cleaning, sanitizing surfaces, and ensuring proper use and care of cleaning materials and equipment.
Centres & Reference Numbers:
- JSB Wonderboom – Ref No: JSBWON/01/41/25/20
- 9 SAI Battalion, Cape Town – Ref No: 9SAIBN/01/41/25/21 (X4 Posts)
- JSB Garrison, Thaba Tshwane – Ref No: JSBGAR/01/41/25/22 (X5 Posts)
- School of Armour, Bloemfontein – Ref No: SAFMN/01/41/25/23 (X2 Posts)
- 1 SA Tank Regiment, Brandhof – Ref No: 1SATR/01/41/25/24
- Army Support Base Mpumalanga, Nelspruit – Ref No: ASBMP/01/41/25/25 (X3 Posts)
- 7 SAI Battalion, Phalaborwa – Ref No: 7SAIBN/01/41/25/26 (X2 Posts)
- 10 SAI Battalion, Mahikeng – Ref No: 10SAIBN/01/41/25/27 (X5 Posts)
Responsibilities
- Clean offices, kitchens, bathrooms, corridors, and conference rooms.
- Sweep, mop, polish, and vacuum floors and furniture.
- Wash windows, walls, tiles, and carpets.
- Empty dustbins and remove waste daily.
- Maintain hygiene standards and ensure cleanliness in all allocated areas.
- Safekeep and manage cleaning materials and equipment.
- Report any defects or maintenance issues to the supervisor.
- Apply Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures as required.
- Maintain a register of cleaning materials distributed and used.
Requirements
- Minimum of ABET qualification or equivalent.
- No prior experience required.
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Skills & Competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English.
- Basic knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Ability to operate cleaning machines and use hand tools.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Attention to detail and neatness.
- Punctuality, integrity, and reliability.
- Endurance and ability to perform physical tasks.
- Organizational and planning skills.
- Adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
How to apply
📝 How to Apply – Cleaner (Multiple Posts)
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department office or the DPSA website.
Only the new Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) will be accepted.
Your application must include:
- A completed and signed Z83 form
- A detailed CV listing qualifications, skills, and experience
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other documents before the interview.
📍 Submission Details
JSB Wonderboom (Ref No: JSBWON/01/41/25/20)
📮 Post: Department of Defence, JSB Wonderboom, Private Bag X01, Doornpoort, 1700
📍 Hand Delivery: Military Base Wonderboom, Lindvelt Road, Doornpoort
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: Maj N.C. Vuma – (012) 529 0440
9 SAI Battalion, Cape Town (Ref No: 9SAIBN/01/41/25/21)
📮 Post: Department of Defence, SA Army, 9 SAI Bn, Private Bag X4, Eersterivier, 7103
📍 Hand Delivery: Spine Road, Ext 29, Eersterivier
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: Capt P.S. Bam – (021) 787 6155
JSB Garrison, Thaba Tshwane (Ref No: JSBGAR/01/41/25/22)
📮 Post: Department of Defence, Joint Support Base Garrison, Private Bag X1001, Thaba Tshwane, 0143
📍 Hand Delivery: No. 1 Van Reebeck Road, Thaba Tshwane
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: Lt K.P. Matebula – (012) 684 2198 / Ms M.T.P. Lekgetho – (012) 684 2029
School of Armour, Bloemfontein (Ref No: SAFMN/01/41/25/23)
📮 Post: Department of Defence, School of Armour, Private Bag X40004, Tempe, 9318
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: WO2 S. du Preez – (051) 402 1739
1 SA Tank Regiment, Brandhof (Ref No: 1SATR/01/41/25/24)
📮 Post: Department of Defence, 1 SA Tank Regt, Private Bag X04, Brandhof
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: Sgt Senoko – (051) 402 1629
Army Support Base Mpumalanga, Nelspruit (Ref No: ASBMP/01/41/25/25)
📮 Post: Department of Defence, Army Support Base Mpumalanga, Private Bag X11277, Nelspruit, 1200
📍 Hand Delivery: Citrus Crescent No. 6, Nelspruit, 1200
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: Maj S.M. Mbuyane – (013) 756 2284 / Ms M. Scheepers – (013) 756 2186
7 SAI Battalion, Phalaborwa (Ref No: 7SAIBN/01/41/25/26)
📮 Post: Department of Defence, SA Army, 7 SAI Bn, Private Bag X01015, Phalaborwa, 1390
📍 Hand Delivery: Hendrick van Eck Road, 7 SAI Bn Military Base, Phalaborwa
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: Capt Machaba – (015) 780 4066
10 SAI Battalion, Mahikeng (Ref No: 10SAIBN/01/41/25/27)
📮 Post: Department of Defence, SA Army, 10 SAI Bn, Private Bag X2014, Mahikeng, 2745
📍 Hand Delivery: Ramatlabama Road, 10 SAI Bn Military Base, Mahikeng
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Enquiries: Lt Ratema – (018) 389 6515
⚠️ Late, incomplete, or faxed applications will not be considered.
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