Cleaner: Cleaning Services Jobs in Gqeberha (X6 Posts)
Company
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Location
Gqeberha
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10 days ago
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Job Description
POST 08/349 : CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICES REF NO: 2026/109 (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Gqeberha Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications. No experience required. Good interpersonal skills, basic communication and literacy. Ability to perform cleaning routine tasks. Knowledge on usage of cleaning materials and equipment.
DUTIES : Cleaning court offices and cells. Cleaning toilets, basins and wall tiles, empty and wash dustbins. Sweeping passages, floors, offices and pavements. Scrubbing, moping and polishing floors. Dust and polish furniture Cleaning windows, doors and walls, vacuuming offices and stripping floors.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. VR. Maqetuka Tel No: (041) 408 2199
APPLICATIONS : The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3913, Port Elizabeth, 6000 or Hand Deliver at Eben Donges Building Corner Hancock and Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth. Or email to: [email protected]
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PT Buwa
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026 at 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.
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Gqeberha Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications. No experience required. Good interpersonal skills, basic communication and literacy. Ability to perform cleaning routine tasks. Knowledge on usage of cleaning materials and equipment.
DUTIES : Cleaning court offices and cells. Cleaning toilets, basins and wall tiles, empty and wash dustbins. Sweeping passages, floors, offices and pavements. Scrubbing, moping and polishing floors. Dust and polish furniture Cleaning windows, doors and walls, vacuuming offices and stripping floors.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. VR. Maqetuka Tel No: (041) 408 2199
APPLICATIONS : The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3913, Port Elizabeth, 6000 or Hand Deliver at Eben Donges Building Corner Hancock and Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth. Or email to: [email protected]
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PT Buwa
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026 at 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.
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.
