The University of KwaZulu-Natal invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Cleaner X34 positions within Campus Facilities Management Services. The role involves performing comprehensive cleaning duties to maintain a hygienic, safe, and well-kept environment across various university buildings. Responsibilities include cleaning offices, kitchens, ablutions, laboratories, passages, venues, as well as refuse removal, operating basic cleaning equipment, moving furniture, and window and deep-floor cleaning. The position requires physical activity and the ability to maintain high cleaning standards in both indoor and outdoor areas.

Applicants must have at least Grade 8, one year of relevant cleaning experience, and basic knowledge of cleaning equipment and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Short-listed candidates may be required to complete a skills test. The closing date for applications is 21 November 2025, and candidates are encouraged to apply through the official UKZN career portal. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the institution’s Employment Equity Plan.

Position: Cleaner X34
Reference: ukzn_000722
Closing Date: 21 November 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Cleaning Staff
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes

Introduction

INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE DIVISION, CLEANER X 34, (PEROMNES GRADE 16), CAMPUS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL.

Job description

The University requires the services of energetic and experienced Cleaners, who will be responsible for providing comprehensive cleaning duties to ensure that the University environment is hazard-free, hygienic, and usable.

A role requires physical activity as the Cleaner is responsible for cleaning activities inside and outside of buildings and various University facilities. The main responsibilities include:

• General cleaning duties in offices, kitchens, ablutions, laboratories, passages, corridors and venues
• Refuse removal
• Operating minor machinery
• Moving furniture
• Window cleaning
• Deep floor cleaning and maintenance

Minimum requirements

• Grade 8
• One (1) year of relevant experience in the cleaning industry
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of the operation of basic cleaning equipment

Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 November 2025.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and/or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

1. Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.
2. Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.
3. The University is committed to Employment Equity.
4. The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.
5. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful.
6. Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply by clicking on the link provided below and submitting all required information through the official online application system. Applications must be completed in full to ensure proper consideration, and only applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements will be shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. The position remains open until the advertised closing date, and late applications will not be accepted.

All personal information submitted during the application process will be handled in accordance with relevant legislation governing the protection and processing of personal data. Applicants are encouraged to read the full advertisement carefully before applying and to familiarise themselves with the conditions outlined for the role. Candidates who do not receive a response within the specified timeframe after the closing date may consider their application unsuccessful.

OR visit the career portal on https://ukzn.ac.za/.