Salary: R138 486 per year
Closing Date: 20 March 2026

The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure is inviting applications for 51 Cleaner positions across several Regional Offices.

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Available Posts

Post 08/347 – Cleaner: Cleaning Service (13 Posts)
Reference Number: 2026/107
Location: Nelspruit Regional Office

Post 08/348 – Cleaner: Cleaning Services (23 Posts)
Reference Number: 2026/108
Location: Pretoria Regional Office

Post 08/349 – Cleaner: Cleaning Services (6 Posts)
Reference Number: 2026/109
Location: Gqeberha Regional Office

Post 08/350 – Cleaners (9 Posts)
Location: Polokwane Regional Office

Breakdown for Polokwane posts:

• Lephalale Magistrate Court – Ref 2026/110A (1 Post)

• Mookgophong Magistrate Office – Ref 2026/110B (2 Posts)

• Moutse Magistrate Court – Ref 2026/110C (1 Post)

• Bochum Magistrate Court – Ref 2026/110D (1 Post)

• Sibasa Regional Court – Ref 2026/110E (1 Post)

• Vuwani Magistrate Court – Ref 2026/110F (2 Posts)

• Dzanani Magistrate Court – Ref 2026/110G (1 Post)

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Job Overview

The Cleaner will ensure that court buildings, magistrate offices, and regional offices remain clean, hygienic, and safe. Duties include routine cleaning of offices, courtrooms, holding cells, kitchens, and sanitation areas to maintain a professional and healthy work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent qualification

• No prior experience required

• Basic reading, writing, and communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to carry out regular cleaning duties

• Knowledge of cleaning products and equipment

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods

• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals and equipment safely

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) will be an advantage

Key Duties and Responsibilities

General Cleaning

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and polish floors

• Dust and polish furniture

• Vacuum carpets

• Clean windows, doors, and walls

• Strip and polish floors when necessary

Sanitation Cleaning

• Clean toilets, basins, and tiled surfaces

• Conduct deep cleaning of bathroom facilities

• Refill soap dispensers and toilet paper

• Wash and maintain toilet floors

Kitchen Cleaning

• Clean kitchen floors and surfaces

• Wash kitchen utensils

• Assist with serving tea and coffee during meetings

Safety and Maintenance Support

• Empty and clean waste bins

• Report any defects or maintenance issues noticed during cleaning

• Warn staff about slippery floors

• Inform supervisors about faulty lights, locks, or other damages

• Conduct stock checks of cleaning materials

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Application Process

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Nelspruit Regional Office (Ref 2026/107 – X13 Posts)

Submit to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X11280
Nelspruit, 1200

Hand Deliver:
30 Brown Street
Nedbank Building, 9th Floor

Email: RecruitNEL26-05@dpw.gov.za
Attention: Mr EK Nguyuza

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Pretoria Regional Office (Ref 2026/108 – X23 Posts)

Submit to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X229
Pretoria, 0001

Hand Deliver:
251 Nana Sita Avenue Building
Cnr Thabo Sehume & Nana Sita Street
Pretoria

Email: RecruitPTA26-15@dpw.gov.za
Attention: Ms M Masubelele

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Gqeberha Regional Office (Ref 2026/109 – X6 Posts)

Submit to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X3913
Port Elizabeth, 6000

Hand Deliver:
Eben Donges Building
Corner Hancock & Robert Street
North End, Port Elizabeth

Email: RecruitPE26-12@dpw.gov.za
Attention: Ms PT Buwa

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Polokwane Regional Office (Ref 2026/110A–G – X9 Posts)

Submit to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Private Bag X9469
Polokwane, 0700

Hand Deliver:
77 Hans van Rensburg Street
Sanlam Building, Ground Floor
Polokwane

Email: RecruitPLK26-05@dpw.gov.za
Attention: Mr NJ Khotsa

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Closing Date: 20 March 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.