General Assistant

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/105

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

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Environmental Empowerment Services

Chief Directorate: Planning, Policy and Climate Change Services

Programme: Environmental Affairs

Salary Level: 2

Remuneration: R 144 024.00 per annum

Location: KwaMhlanga

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Knowledge of cleaning techniques (sweeping,
scrubbing, mopping, polishing, disinfecting, waxing) for floors, offices,
boardrooms, and restrooms. Proper application, and storage of cleaning
chemicals and detergents.

Requirements

Grade
10 or ABET Level 4. Able to read and write. Working experience as cleaner
in the public service will be an added advantage. Good interpersonal relations,
Ability to work in a team. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Be Able to
deliver service under pressure.

Duties

Clean Windows, floors, dust and polish office
furniture, consulting rooms, passages/corridors, emptying of all bins, cleaning
of toilets and any other area in the offices building under the supervision of
a supervisor.  Operate and use cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Safekeeping and handling of variety of aids in the cleaning of the premises.
Keep the cleaning material and equipment clean and safe. Report defects
noticed. Expected to carry out any other duty as instructed 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: Mr. A Kekana at 079
630 1770