The Council for Geoscience (CGS) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the permanent position of Cleaner at the Bellville Regional Office in the Western Cape. This role is essential for maintaining a safe, hygienic, and professional environment that supports national geoscientific research and specialized services. Tasked with a comprehensive range of cleaning duties, the successful applicant will manage waste disposal, sanitize restrooms, and prepare meeting venues according to strict organizational specifications. The position offers a competitive annual salary of R232 937.54 and requires a dedicated individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of facility presentation.

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Grade 10 certificate and at least six months of relevant experience in cleaning or housekeeping. The ideal candidate demonstrates basic literacy and numeracy skills to follow checklists and manage stock items effectively. Responsibility also includes the safe operation of cleaning machinery and the correct handling of chemical agents in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. As a national institution committed to employment equity, the organization encourages applications from under-represented groups. Interested individuals should submit applications through the official careers portal before the closing date of 26 March 2026.

The Council for Geoscience (CGS), a leading national science council in South Africa, is seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join its team at the Bellville Regional Office in the Western Cape. This permanent position plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment that supports the organisation’s important geoscientific research, mapping, and specialised services.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Cleaner
• Status: Permanent
• Location: Bellville, Western Cape
• Salary: R232 937.54 CTC per annum (Peromnes Grade P15)
• Reporting to: Manager: Facilities Management

Overall Job Purpose

As a Cleaner, you will undertake a full range of cleaning duties as instructed by the Cleaning Supervisor. All tasks must follow prescribed methods and fully comply with the organisation’s cleaning specifications to ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation across the regional office facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily and weekly duties will focus on delivering comprehensive cleaning and support services, including:

• Waste Management — Emptying waste bins and receptacles throughout the premises and safely transporting waste to designated collection points.
• General Cleaning — Thoroughly cleaning offices, meeting venues, general kitchens, corridors, elevators, public areas, and restrooms in line with the set schedule.
• Meeting and Event Preparation — Preparing facilities and venues for meetings, training sessions, and other events to ensure they are spotless and ready for use.
• Surface and Fixture Cleaning — Cleaning walls, windows, doors, as well as emptying and sanitising waste bins.
• Floor Care — Operating electrically powered scrubbing, polishing, and spray-cleaning machines to burnish, scrub, polish, and maintain floors (following proper training and instruction).
• Specialised Equipment Use — Using electrically powered pick-up machines for efficient cleaning.
• Furniture and Fitments — Dusting, damp wiping, washing, or polishing furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, shelves, and other fitments.
• Consumables Replenishment — Regularly restocking soap, toilet rolls, paper towels, and other consumable items at all relevant points.
• Sanitary Area Maintenance — Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers, and drinking fountains to the highest hygiene standards.
• Chemical Handling — Safely using approved chemical agents for cleaning and maintenance tasks, strictly as directed and after receiving proper instructions and training from the Supervisor.
• Compliance and Documentation — Completing and signing the daily cleaning checklist; cleaning machines and equipment after each use; reporting any faults, breakages, or issues with cleaning machinery to the Supervisor for prompt repair.
• Flexibility — Adhering to emergency and relief schedules when required by the Supervisor.
• Inventory and Safety Procedures — Correctly completing issue forms when collecting cleaning products and equipment; wearing the appropriate CGS personal protective equipment (PPE) for each task; and complying fully with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related regulations when handling tools, equipment, and machinery.

Key Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Capability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment (with training provided where needed).
• Sound knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and procedures.
• Proven cleaning and housekeeping skills.
• Basic literacy (ability to read and write instructions and checklists).
• Basic numeracy (ability to count and manage stock items).
• Reliability, hard work ethic, and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum: Grade 10 (Standard 8).
• Advantageous: Certificate in Cleaning and Housekeeping.

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 6 months of relevant working experience in cleaning or housekeeping roles.

Why Join the Council for Geoscience?

The Council for Geoscience is a respected national institution committed to advancing geoscience in South Africa through research, knowledge extension, and specialised services. Working here offers stability in a permanent government-linked role, opportunities for growth in a supportive environment, and the satisfaction of contributing to clean and functional facilities that enable scientific excellence.

The Council is fully committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In line with Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given (but is not limited) to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and individuals from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

The processing of your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act 4 of 2013).

For any enquiries, please contact recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Note: Applications sent directly to this email address or via CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 26 March 2026

If you are hardworking, detail-oriented, and take pride in maintaining clean and welcoming spaces, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a stable, permanent position with a prestigious national organisation. Applications are handled through the official CGS careers portal — visit careers.geoscience.org.za to apply today!

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the official Council for Geoscience (CGS) careers portal. The recruitment process requires the completion of an online profile and the submission of all necessary documentation as specified on the website. Direct emails to the recruitment address or submissions through social media platforms will not be considered valid applications.