Department of Home Affairs: Cleaning Staff Vacancies 

Salary and Benefits 

• Basic Salary: R81,312 to R95,784 per annum (Level 3)
• Additional Benefits: A range of competitive benefits are offered to successful candidates.

Available Positions 

Gauteng: Provincial Manager’s Office, Braamfontein (1 Post)

• Reference Number: HRMC 119/13/11a

Mpumalanga: Local Office, Hazyview (1 Post)

• Reference Number: HRMC 119/13/11b

Mpumalanga: Provincial Manager’s Office, Nelspruit (1 Post)

• Reference Number: HRMC 119/13/11c

KwaZulu-Natal: Medium Office, Commercial Road (1 Post)

• Reference Number: HRMC 119/13/11d

Requirements 

Candidates applying for these positions must meet the following criteria:

• A Grade 8 qualification with relevant experience
• A Grade 12 Certificate (an added advantage)
• Extensive experience in a cleaning environment
• Basic knowledge of general hygiene practices
• Familiarity with facility layouts
• Understanding of cleaning products and their applications

• Proficiency in using various cleaning equipment and products
• Basic literacy and communication skills
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures
• Willingness to work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, and public holidays
• Preference will be given to candidates from the local area of the office or position applied for

Duties 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Thorough cleaning of toilets, equipment, offices, state property, and assets
• Efficient use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Daily cleaning of the reception area and offices
• Emptying office dustbins daily and disposing of refuse appropriately in designated bins
• Collecting paper waste in specially marked bins for recycling company pickup

 

• Checking and cleaning bathrooms twice daily
• Dusting office furniture in a timely manner
• Vacuuming all carpets at least twice per week
• Cleaning windows on the inside quarterly on a rotational basis
• Storing cleaning equipment and products neatly in designated cupboards on each floor
• Assisting with the preparation of meetings in the boardroom

Enquiries 

For further information, candidates may contact the following representatives:

• Gauteng: Ms M Kau / T Monyeki, Tel: 011 242 9000
• KwaZulu-Natal: Mr Q Luthuli, Tel: 033 845 500
• Mpumalanga: Mr GC Nthathe, Tel: (013) 753 9500

Application Process 

Applicants must ensure the correct reference number is quoted and direct their applications to the relevant province as outlined below:

Gauteng Province

• Postal Address: Private Bag X108, Braamfontein, 2017
• Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017

KwaZulu-Natal Province

• Postal Address: Private Bag X09, Scottsville, 3209
• Physical Address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Mpumalanga Province

• Postal Address: Private Bag X11264, Nelspruit, 1200
• Physical Address: 2nd Floor, Bateleur Building, 16 Nel Street, Nelspruit, 1200

Applications should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs as per the specified addresses above.