SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: CLEANING SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A relevant B. degree / N Dip / B Tech or equivalent three-year qualification (with minimum 360 credits) coupled with a minimum of 3 years in the relevant field of which 2 years must be supervisory or relevant five (5) years’ experience.
- Computer literacy that includes Microsoft packages.
- Knowledge of media employee benefits.
- Knowledge of client relations management.
- Knowledge of GEPF services and products.
- Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury regulations.
- Knowledge of related legislation and prescripts.
- Knowledge of cleaning safety rules and policies.
- Good analytical skills.
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Customer Orientated.
- Work independently.
- Ability to solve problems.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Supervise the provision of cleaning services in the organisation.
- Interpret the cleaning service level agreements and ensure implementation of deliverables.
- Conduct day-to-day inspections to ensure general cleanliness of the building and equipment.
- Report and follow up on any issues related to cleaning service.
- Maintain inventories of necessary cleaning and household supplies.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety guidelines.
- Liaise with cleaning service providers on issues relating to day and periodic cleaning, hygiene and pest control services.
- Monitor the progress and quality of the work performed by various cleaning teams.
- Ensure compliance with Industry legislation, regulations and procedures.
- Ensure that garbage receptacles are emptied as scheduled.
- Ensure that cleaning equipment is always stored safely.
- Supervise Garden, Indoor Plants and Fresh Flower service: Ensure that grounds are mowed, trimmed and plants are well maintained.
- Ensure that indoor plants are maintained on a weekly basis.
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations by contractor employees.
- Conduct monthly audits on chemicals used to ensure that they are environmentally friendly.
- Implement other soft service-related contracts;
- Ensure that all office are provided with water cooler services.
- Ensure that all waste receptacles are cleaned in offices.
- Ensure adherence to agreed service levels.
- Verify contents of service contracts.
- Check contractor invoice for accuracy.
- Conduct contractor performance assessments and monthly.
- Report on contractor performance.
- Supervision of the staff: Allocate work according to skills and competencies of subordinates.
- Manage staff performance.
- Develop, train and coach.
- Maintain discipline.
- Ensure that subordinates are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.
Enquiries
Alletah Mashiane Tel No: (012) 319 1218 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Original Text
Maintenance
Permanent
The purpose of the role is: To ensure the provision of soft services in all offices.
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant B. degree / N Dip / B Tech or equivalent three-year qualification (with minimum 360 credits) coupled with a minimum of 3 years in the relevant field
of which 2 years must be supervisory or relevant five (5) years’ experience.
Computer literacy that includes Microsoft packages. Knowledge of media employee benefits. Knowledge of client relations management. Knowledge of
GEPF services and products. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury regulations.
Knowledge of related legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of cleaning safety rules and policies. Good analytical skills. Good communication skills (both
verbal and written). Customer Orientated. Work independently. Ability to solve problems.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Supervise the provision of cleaning services in
the organisation. Interpret the cleaning service level agreements and ensure implementation of deliverables. Conduct day-to-day inspections to ensure
general cleanliness of the building and equipment. Report and follow up on any issues related to cleaning service. Maintain inventories of necessary cleaning
and household supplies. Ensure compliance with all health and safety guidelines. Liaise with cleaning service providers on issues relating to day and
periodic cleaning, hygiene and pest control services. Monitor the progress and quality of the work performed by various cleaning teams. Ensure compliance
with Industry legislation, regulations and procedures. Ensure that garbage receptacles are emptied as scheduled. Ensure that cleaning equipment is
always stored safely. Supervise Garden, Indoor Plants and Fresh Flower service: Ensure that grounds are mowed, trimmed and plants are well
maintained. Ensure that indoor plants are maintained on a weekly basis.
Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations by contractor employees.
Conduct monthly audits on chemicals used to ensure that they are environmentally friendly. Implement other soft service-related contracts;
Ensure that all office are provided with water cooler services. Ensure that all waste receptacles are cleaned in offices. Ensure adherence to agreed service
levels. Verify contents of service contracts. Check contractor invoice for
accuracy. Conduct contractor performance assessments and monthly. Report on contractor performance. Supervision of the staff: Allocate work according to
skills and competencies of subordinates. Manage staff performance. Develop, train and coach. Maintain discipline. Ensure that subordinates are informed
about changes in work environment or management decisions.
ENQUIRIES : Alletah Mashiane Tel No: (012) 319 1218
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.