general Cleaner
Company
Superclean
Location
Johannesburg
Via
Adzuna
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Job Description
Job Brief:As a Cleaner, or Custodian, you are responsible for keeping offices, homes, hotels or other public areas neat and organized. your main duties include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, dusting countertops, ceilings and furniture and sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens or other public areas
Responsibilities:
• Coordinating with other Cleaners to keep your business clean
• Cleaning spills, broken glass and other messes up as quickly as possible
• Performing maintenance activities related to cleaning (e.g. maintaining cleaning machinery)
• Refilling supplies, such as toilet paper and paper towels
• Ordering new cleaning supplies as needed
Skills Required:
SkillsKnowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies| Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets| Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery Proven working experience as a cleaner| Integrity Candidates with experience can also apply but they must be dedicated workers / cleaners Grade 9=12
Responsibilities:
• Coordinating with other Cleaners to keep your business clean
• Cleaning spills, broken glass and other messes up as quickly as possible
• Performing maintenance activities related to cleaning (e.g. maintaining cleaning machinery)
• Refilling supplies, such as toilet paper and paper towels
• Ordering new cleaning supplies as needed
Skills Required:
SkillsKnowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies| Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets| Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery Proven working experience as a cleaner| Integrity Candidates with experience can also apply but they must be dedicated workers / cleaners Grade 9=12
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.
