General Cleaner
Company
PRIMECARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Location
Johannesburg
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
28 days ago
Via
via Bizcommunity
Job Description
Job context
maintains sanitary, tidy environments (offices,public areas) by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces.
Job description
Cleaning and sanitizing: Mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning countertops, light fixtures, and windows.Restroom sanitation: Thoroughly cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking toilets, sinks, and restrooms.Waste management: Emptying trash cans and recycling bins, disposing of waste in designated areas.Common areas and offices: Dusting surfaces, cleaning furniture, and disinfecting high-touch areas like door handles and light switches.Kitchen/pantry maintenance: Cleaning surfaces, appliances, cupboards, and washing dishes.Stock maintenance: Monitoring inventory and refilling supplies like soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.Safety and reporting: Following health and safety guidelines, using chemical cleaners safely, and reporting repairs or hazards to management.
maintains sanitary, tidy environments (offices,public areas) by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces.
Job description
Cleaning and sanitizing: Mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning countertops, light fixtures, and windows.Restroom sanitation: Thoroughly cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking toilets, sinks, and restrooms.Waste management: Emptying trash cans and recycling bins, disposing of waste in designated areas.Common areas and offices: Dusting surfaces, cleaning furniture, and disinfecting high-touch areas like door handles and light switches.Kitchen/pantry maintenance: Cleaning surfaces, appliances, cupboards, and washing dishes.Stock maintenance: Monitoring inventory and refilling supplies like soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.Safety and reporting: Following health and safety guidelines, using chemical cleaners safely, and reporting repairs or hazards to management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa without a matric certificate?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R25.42 per hour from 1 March 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including the first 45 hours per week with no exceptions for entry-level roles.
Which documents are required to apply for cleaning staff positions through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank details uploaded to the ESSA system by 31 December 2025. No matric certificate or prior experience is mandatory for registration.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to cleaning staff contracts in South Africa from 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Overtime above 45 hours must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
What tax deductions apply to cleaning staff earning R25.42 per hour in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff earning below R95 750 per year pay zero income tax in the 2026 tax year. Employers must still deduct UIF at 1% of gross salary up to R177.12 per month.
