The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs ( DARDLEA) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for available Cleaner and General Assistant positions. The vacancies are available at various centres across Mpumalanga, with a salary of R144 024 per annum. The Cleaner positions require Grade 10/ABET or related, while General Assistant positions require Grade 10 or ABET Level 4.
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the Mpumalanga Provincial Government e-Recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 11 September 2026.
Available Positions
- Cleaner
- General Assistant
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the Cleaner or General Assistant positions must complete and submit an application using the new signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department. The application must be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV that includes ID details and contactable references. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document, and driver’s license on or before the interview date. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accompanied by an evaluation certificate.
Apply for the following Cleaner and General Assistant positions if you meet the minimum requirements as outlined.
Cleaners
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/96
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Ehlanzeni South District Corporate Services
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/97
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Ehlanzeni South District Corporate Services
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/98
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Thaba Chweu State Vet Office (Lydenburg)
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/99
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Sybrandskraal Veterinary Clinic
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/100
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Lekwa Municipality
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/101
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/102
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Mkhondo Municipality
General Assistant
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/103
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Victor Khanye
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/104
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Victor Khanye
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/105
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: KwaMhlanga
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/106
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Mdala
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/107
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Mdala
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/108
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Tonga
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/109
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Elukwatini
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/110
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Elukwatini
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/111
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Elukwatini
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/112
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Elukwatini
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/113
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Graskop
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/114
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Graskop
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/115
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Graskop
Position: General Assistant
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/116
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Barberton
Requirements for Cleaner Positions:
- 10/ABET or related qualification.
- Ability for physical execution of manual tasks.
- Experience in cleaning will be an added advantage.
- Must be physically fit to lift heavy objects.
- Ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, and pressure cleaners.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and ablution hygienic principles.
- Good personal and organisational skills.
- Communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Willingness to work outside normal hours, weekends, or public holidays (for veterinary centres).
Duties for Cleaner Positions:
- Provision of routine cleaning services in different areas within the working environment.
- Maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
- Advise supervisor of areas needing special attention.
- Perform cleaning duties including sweeping, scrubbing, and cleaning of offices, hallways, toilets, and other buildings.
- Empty dustbins.
- Request cleaning materials from stores when required.
- Report defects in the workplace to the supervisor.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Centres:
- Ehlanzeni South District Corporate Services
- Thaba Chweu State Vet Office (Lydenburg)
- Sybrandskraal Veterinary Clinic
- Lekwa Municipality
- Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality
- Mkhondo Municipality
Requirements for General Assistant Positions:
- Grade 10 or ABET Level 4.
- Able to read and write.
- Working experience as a cleaner in the public service will be an added advantage.
- Good interpersonal relations and ability to work in a team.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Ability to deliver service under pressure.
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques (sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, disinfecting, waxing) for floors, offices, boardrooms, and restrooms.
- Proper application and storage of cleaning chemicals and detergents.
Duties for General Assistant Positions:
- Clean windows, floors, dust and polish office furniture, consulting rooms, and corridors.
- Empty bins and clean toilets.
- Operate and use cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- Safekeeping and handling of cleaning aids.
- Keep cleaning material and equipment clean and safe.
- Report defects noticed.
- Carry out any other duty as instructed by the supervisor.
NOTE
A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references, including telephone numbers and email addresses, must be provided. Applications must be submitted on a new signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s licence on or before the day of the interview. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accompanied by an evaluation certificate.
Emailed applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the application instructions will result in disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
- Submit Online Application Applications must be submitted online through the official recruitment portal: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za.
- Complete Z83 Form Applications must be made on a new signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department.
- Attach Curriculum Vitae A recent comprehensive CV must be included, with ID number and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses).
Prepare Supporting Documents
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document, and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accompanied by an evaluation certificate.
Assessments and Interviews
- All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments:
- A practical exercise to determine suitability based on technical and generic requirements.
- An integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Candidates must be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time determined by the Department.
Employment Contract The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
Closing Date Applications must be submitted by 11 September 2026.
Important Notes
- Emailed applications will not be considered.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Applicants not contacted within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
- The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process.
- The Department adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with the Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook, and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.