Campus Cleaning Cleaner Vacancies (20 Posts) – Permanent Jobs | Apply Before 24 April 2026

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is currently recruiting 20 Campus Cleaning Cleaners for permanent positions within its Estates and Custodial Services: Campus Cleaning Services Department under the Properties and Services Division. These roles form part of the university’s essential operational support structure responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and functional academic and administrative environments across campus.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with basic education and cleaning experience who are seeking stable employment in the higher education sector. The positions offer structured working conditions, institutional benefits, and long-term career stability within one of South Africa’s leading universities.

Position Summary

• Job Title: Campus Cleaning Cleaner
• Number of Positions: 20
• Reference Number: E26402
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Department: Estates and Custodial Services – Campus Cleaning Services
• Institution: University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Salary Package: R178,348 – R209,820 per year (including benefits)
• Location: Western Cape, South Africa
• Closing Date: 24 April 2026

About the Opportunity

These permanent cleaning positions are designed to support campus-wide hygiene and sanitation standards across teaching spaces, offices, shared facilities, and institutional venues. Employees appointed to these roles will play an important role in maintaining an environment that promotes productivity, safety, and academic excellence.

Successful applicants will contribute to the daily functioning of university facilities by:

• Supporting teaching and learning environments through professional cleaning services
• Maintaining hygiene standards in high-traffic academic buildings
• Ensuring safe conditions for students, staff, and visitors
• Assisting with preparation of venues for institutional events
• Supporting compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
• Promoting environmental responsibility through proper waste handling

These roles provide valuable experience within a structured institutional environment and offer long-term employment stability. 📄

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria before applying:

• Grade 10 qualification or equivalent
• At least one year of relevant cleaning experience
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Basic communication skills
• Ability to work independently when required
• Ability to work as part of a cleaning team
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe usage procedures
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and storage practices
• Awareness of workplace safety requirements
• Willingness to perform physically demanding cleaning duties
• Ability to report maintenance or safety issues when identified

Candidates who demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and strong attention to detail will have an advantage during the selection process.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will perform structured cleaning duties across assigned campus areas, including:

Daily Cleaning Duties

• Cleaning lecture halls and classrooms
• Cleaning offices and administrative workspaces
• Cleaning corridors and staircases
• Cleaning restrooms and ablution facilities
• Cleaning entrances and reception areas
• Cleaning common areas and shared spaces
• Removing waste from designated areas
• Maintaining hygiene in frequently used facilities

Deep Cleaning Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled deep cleaning tasks
• Cleaning floors using appropriate equipment
• Sanitising high-touch surfaces
• Removing accumulated dirt from difficult areas
• Supporting hygiene improvement initiatives
• Assisting with periodic cleaning inspections

Equipment and Materials Management

• Using cleaning materials responsibly
• Preventing unnecessary waste of supplies
• Reporting shortages of cleaning materials
• Maintaining cleaning tools in good condition
• Storing chemicals safely after use
• Ensuring equipment is returned to designated storage areas

Event and Examination Preparation

• Preparing venues for examinations
• Setting up furniture before academic sessions
• Cleaning venues before official ceremonies
• Supporting graduation event preparations
• Preparing meeting venues for departmental use
• Ensuring venues remain clean during scheduled events

Workplace Safety Responsibilities

• Identifying safety hazards in work areas
• Reporting hazards immediately to supervisors
• Following institutional health and safety procedures
• Using protective equipment when required
• Supporting safe waste disposal practices
• Ensuring compliance with cleaning safety guidelines

Lost Property Reporting Duties

• Reporting items found during cleaning
• Submitting lost property according to procedures
• Supporting recovery of misplaced belongings
• Assisting supervisors with property tracking processes

Working Environment

Campus Cleaning Cleaners will work across different university facilities depending on operational requirements. Assigned areas may include:

• Academic lecture halls
• Administrative offices
• Examination venues
• Meeting rooms
• Corridors and stairways
• Restroom facilities
• Shared student spaces
• Event venues
• Institutional buildings

Working conditions may include:

• Standing for extended periods
• Walking between assigned locations
• Lifting cleaning materials when necessary
• Using institutional cleaning equipment
• Working within structured cleaning schedules
• Following safety compliance procedures at all times

Protective equipment will be provided where required.

Salary and Employment Benefits

Successful candidates will receive a structured salary package aligned with university employment policies. Benefits include:

• Annual salary ranging from R178,348 to R209,820
• Permanent employment status
• Access to institutional employment benefits
• Structured working conditions
• Supportive supervisory environment
• Compliance with labour legislation
• Opportunity to work within a leading university environment
• Exposure to higher education operational systems
• Long-term employment stability
• Experience within institutional facilities management services

These benefits make the position suitable for applicants seeking secure and reliable employment opportunities.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:

• Completed UCT Application Form
• Detailed cover letter explaining suitability for the role
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Combined submission as one single PDF document

Applicants should ensure:

• All documents are complete
• Information provided is accurate
• Contact details are correct
• Reference number is clearly included
• Application instructions are followed carefully

Incomplete submissions may not be considered during shortlisting.

Application Submission Instructions

Applications must be submitted via email using the following process:

• Completed UCT Application Form (available at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
• Email address: recruitmentcpt@sdrecruit.co.za
• Include job title in subject line
• Include reference number E26402
• Attach combined PDF document
• Submit before closing date
• Ensure correct formatting of documents
• Avoid sending multiple separate attachments

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the review process.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in additional recruitment procedures, which may include:

• Application screening
• Document verification
• Skills-based assessments
• Supervisor evaluations
• Workplace readiness checks
• Medical fitness evaluation prior to appointment

Medical assessment is required due to the physical demands associated with cleaning duties.

Employment Equity Commitment

The University of Cape Town supports inclusive hiring practices aligned with national transformation objectives. Selection processes are guided by institutional employment equity principles.

Recruitment decisions may prioritise:

• Candidates from designated groups
• Historically underrepresented applicants
• Individuals supporting transformation objectives
• Applicants aligned with institutional diversity goals

The university reserves the right:

• Not to fill all advertised positions
• To extend the application deadline if necessary
• To adjust recruitment timelines where required

Why You Should Apply

These Campus Cleaning Cleaner vacancies provide an excellent opportunity for entry-level job seekers and experienced cleaners looking for permanent employment within the higher education sector.

Reasons to apply include:

• Stable permanent employment
• Competitive salary package
• Institutional workplace environment
• Structured supervision and support
• Opportunity to contribute to academic operations
• Experience within a nationally recognised university
• Exposure to professional cleaning standards
• Access to workplace safety systems
• Participation in campus-wide service delivery
• Long-term career stability opportunities

These roles are essential to maintaining campus hygiene standards and supporting a productive academic environment for staff and students.

Candidates are encouraged to carefully review all requirements and submit complete applications before the closing date to be considered for these permanent Campus Cleaning Cleaner vacancies.