The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced a Cleaner vacancy for suitably qualified candidates in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth. The position is based under Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations and offers an opportunity for candidates with an ABET certificate to join the department’s operations team.
The Cleaner position involves maintaining clean, safe and hygienic office facilities while ensuring that cleaning equipment and materials are properly managed. Applicants with previous experience in cleaning services may have an added advantage.
Why Work at the Department of Water and Sanitation?
Working at the Department of Water and Sanitation provides an opportunity to contribute to the effective operation and maintenance of government facilities while gaining practical workplace experience.
The Cleaner position offers candidates the opportunity to:
- Work within a structured public-sector environment.
- Develop practical experience in cleaning and workplace hygiene services.
- Gain experience in handling cleaning equipment and materials.
- Strengthen knowledge of health, safety and workplace procedures.
- Build communication and interpersonal skills through interaction with colleagues and other staff members.
Department of Water and Sanitation Cleaner Vacancy 2026 Overview
The Cleaner position is available under Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations, Directorate Operations Southern, with the duty station in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth.
Job Details:
- Position: Cleaner
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
- Directorate: Operations Southern
- Reference Number: 051026/25
- Post Level: Level 02
- Salary: R144 024 per annum
- Location: Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
- Closing Date: 05 October 2026 at 4:30 PM
- Enquiries: Ms P Adonis, Tel: (041) 504 9778
Requirements
Applicants interested in the Cleaner vacancy should meet the requirements outlined by the Department of Water and Sanitation. These include:
- An ABET certificate.
- Previous experience in cleaning services will be an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning principles.
- Basic knowledge of chemical use, including dilution and mixing.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment.
- Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements.
- Knowledge of basic record keeping.
- Basic understanding of applying safety rules.
- Basic understanding of using chemicals correctly.
- Good communication and interpersonal relations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing basic cleaning services and maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment.
Duties include:
- Providing basic cleaning services within the workplace.
- Keeping and maintaining cleaning equipment.
- Managing and monitoring stocks of cleaning materials.
- Cleaning offices, corridors, elevators and boardrooms.
- Dusting and waxing floors.
- Sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming and shampooing floors.
- Cleaning walls, windows and doors.
- Emptying and cleaning waste bins.
- Collecting and removing office waste.
- Freshening offices, boardrooms, working areas, kitchens and storerooms.
- Cleaning restrooms and maintaining adequate supplies of hand wash liquid soap.
- Replacing paper towels and toilet paper.
- Emptying and cleaning wash waste bins.
- Reporting broken machines and equipment.
- Cleaning machines such as microwaves and vacuum cleaners after use.
- Cleaning equipment after use.
- Requesting cleaning materials when required.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements can apply for the Department of Water and Sanitation Cleaner vacancy through the official DWS eRecruitment platform.
- Review the vacancy requirements carefully before applying.
- Prepare the required personal and employment information for the application.
- Submit your application through the DWS eRecruitment vacancy page.
- Ensure that the application is submitted before 05 October 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Apply for the Cleaner Vacancy:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/vacancy-details/?id=3f4b7855-6eb2-f111-aaae-70a8a5579413
For enquiries concerning the position, applicants may contact Ms P Adonis on (041) 504 9778.
Tips to Boost Your Application
Applicants can improve their applications by making sure that all information submitted is accurate and relevant to the position.
- Clearly indicate your ABET qualification.
- Highlight any previous experience in cleaning services.
- Demonstrate your understanding of safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals.
- Emphasize experience with cleaning equipment and workplace safety procedures where applicable.
- Provide accurate contact and personal information during the application process.
- Submit the application before the stated closing date and time.
The Department of Water and Sanitation Cleaner vacancy offers an opportunity for an ABET-qualified candidate to work in a structured public-sector environment in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth. With responsibilities covering workplace cleanliness, equipment maintenance, stock management and basic health and safety practices, the position is suited to applicants who are reliable, organized and able to maintain high standards of hygiene in the workplace.
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