Cleaner

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/102

Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Gert Sibande

Chief Directorate: District Extension Services

Programme: Farmers Support and Development Services

Salary Level: 2

Remuneration: R 144 024.00 per annum

Location: Mkhondo Municipality

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Must be physically fit to lift heavy objects. Ability to
operate cleaning machinery and equipment such as vacuum cleaners, polishers and
pressure cleaners. Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, cleaning equipment’s
and ablution hygienic principles. Good personal and organisational skills.
Communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a team and
independently. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. 

Requirements

10/ABET or related. Ability for physical execution of
manual tasks. Experience in cleaning will be an added advantage.

Duties

Provision of routine cleaning services and any other
cleaning services as required in different areas within the working
environment. Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment. Advise
supervisor of any other area needing special attention in their working area.
Perform cleaning related duties in the centre/building and/or offices,
including but not limited to sweeping, scrubbing and cleaning of offices.
Hallways, toilet and other buildings within the district office. Emptying of
dustbins. Request cleaning materials from the stores when required. Report
defects in the workplace to immediate supervisor. Perform other duties assigned
by the supervisor.

More Information

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview.  Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. N Hlatshwayo
(017) 819 5377 or Ms. K.L. Mdlalose (017) 819 5377