CLEANER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. 2 posts available | centre: Eastern Cape: Middelburg | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)
Salary
R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Centre
Eastern Cape: Middelburg
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of ABET qualification.
- No previous experience required.
- Job Related Knowledge: None.
- Job Related Skills: None.
Duties
- Provide Cleaning services: cleaning offices corridors, elevators and boardrooms by dusting and waxing office furniture.
- Sweeping, scrubbing and waxing of floors.
- Vacuuming and shampooing floors.
- Cleaning walls, windows and doors.
- Emptying and cleaning of dirt bins, Collect and removing of waste papers.
- Freshen the office areas.
- Clean general kitchens by cleaning of basins.
- Wash and keep stick of kitchen utensils.
- Cleaning the restrooms by refilling hand wash liquid soap.
- Replace toilet papers, hand towels and refreshers.
- Empty and wash waste bins.
- Keep and Maintain cleaning materials and equipment: Report broken cleaning machines and equipment.
- Cleaning of machines (vacuum cleaners etc.) and equipment after.
- Request cleaning materials.
Enquiries
Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email Crecruit37@nda.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Target: African Male, Coloured Male, Indians, Whites and Persons with disability.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Middelburg
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of ABET qualification. No previous experience required. Job Related Knowledge: None. Job Related Skills: None.
DUTIES : Provide Cleaning services: cleaning offices corridors, elevators and boardrooms by dusting and waxing office furniture. Sweeping, scrubbing and
waxing of floors. Vacuuming and shampooing floors. Cleaning walls, windows and doors. Emptying and cleaning of dirt bins, Collect and removing of waste
papers. Freshen the office areas. Clean general kitchens by cleaning of basins.
Wash and keep stick of kitchen utensils. Cleaning the restrooms by refilling hand wash liquid soap. Replace toilet papers, hand towels and refreshers.
Empty and wash waste bins. Keep and Maintain cleaning materials and equipment: Report broken cleaning machines and equipment. Cleaning of
machines (vacuum cleaners etc.) and equipment after. Request cleaning materials.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
Crecruit37@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Male, Coloured Male, Indians, Whites and Persons with disability.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 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.



