Supervisor: Cleaning Services
Company
Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure
Location
Pretoria
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description
REQUIREMENTS :
• A minimum NQF 3 Grade 10/ ABET level 4. Knowledge of Garden maintenance practices. Office Administration Operating horticultural equipment. Occupational health and safety. Personnel practices. Labour Relations Act.
DUTIES :
• Manage and control equipment and materials: identify resource requirements and special operational needs. monitor the condition and availability of equipment.
• Ensure replacement or repair of faulty/outdated equipment. Supervise the provisioning of housekeeping, cleaning, safeguarding & maintenance services: Ensure cleanliness, tidiness, hygiene and safety of all areas allocated for cleaning.
• Perform administration functions associated to housekeeping & cleaning services. Identify hazards in the buildings/offices related to fire and electricity.
• Perform physical inspection of cleaned areas-: Ensure the removal of refuse in the offices and around the buildings. Ensure the inspection of logistics and physical environment to ensure clean maintained environment adherence to OHS. Perform general supervision and support the administration of the Section: Identify staff requirements in terms of training and development. Review employees’ performance.
• A minimum NQF 3 Grade 10/ ABET level 4. Knowledge of Garden maintenance practices. Office Administration Operating horticultural equipment. Occupational health and safety. Personnel practices. Labour Relations Act.
DUTIES :
• Manage and control equipment and materials: identify resource requirements and special operational needs. monitor the condition and availability of equipment.
• Ensure replacement or repair of faulty/outdated equipment. Supervise the provisioning of housekeeping, cleaning, safeguarding & maintenance services: Ensure cleanliness, tidiness, hygiene and safety of all areas allocated for cleaning.
• Perform administration functions associated to housekeeping & cleaning services. Identify hazards in the buildings/offices related to fire and electricity.
• Perform physical inspection of cleaned areas-: Ensure the removal of refuse in the offices and around the buildings. Ensure the inspection of logistics and physical environment to ensure clean maintained environment adherence to OHS. Perform general supervision and support the administration of the Section: Identify staff requirements in terms of training and development. Review employees’ performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R30.50 per hour for all workers including cleaning staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Employers in the contract cleaning sector must display this rate on payslips.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
Cleaning staff may not work more than 45 hours per week or 9 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle.
Do cleaning staff jobs in South Africa require any education or experience qualifications in 2026?
No formal education or prior experience is required by the Department of Employment and Labour for entry-level cleaning positions. Employers may request a Grade 9 certificate or basic literacy for safety compliance. A valid South African ID or work permit is mandatory for all applicants.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank account details, and a completed Z83 form when applying via labour centres. A CV and contactable references are also required for shortlisting. Foreign nationals need a valid work visa endorsed for domestic or cleaning work.
