Department of Defence: Cleaner Vacancies Available

SA Department of Defence

The Department of Defence invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for multiple Cleaner positions available across various units. Positions are available at the School of Engineers in Kroonstad; 3 SAI Battalion in Kimberley; the School of Tactical Intelligence in Potchefstroom; the SA Army Gymnasium in Heidelberg; the SA Army Training Formation Headquarters in Pretoria; the Army Support Base Potchefstroom; and the Army Support Base Eastern Cape in Port Elizabeth. All positions offer a salary range of R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02). The closing date for applications is 12 December 2025.

Cleaner
Reference No: SCH ENGR/02/43/25/21
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 (Level 02)
Location: School of Engineers, Kroonstad
Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Cleaner (x6 Posts)
Reference No: 3SAI/02/43/25/22
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 (Level 02)
Location: 3 SAI Battalion, Kimberley
Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Cleaner
Reference No: SCHTACINT/02/43/25/23
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 (Level 02)
Location: School of Tactical Intelligence, Potchefstroom
Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Cleaner (x3 Posts)
Reference No: ARMYGYM/02/43/25/24
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 (Level 02)
Location: SA Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg
Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Cleaner
Reference No: ARMYTRGFMN/02/43/25/25
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 (Level 02)
Location: SA Army Training Formation HQ, Pretoria
Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Cleaner (x3 Posts)
Reference No: ASBPOTCH/02/43/25/26
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 (Level 02)
Location: Army Support Base Potchefstroom
Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Cleaner
Reference No: ASBEC/02/43/25/27
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 (Level 02)
Location: Army Support Base Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Closing Date: 12 December 2025

CLEANER

REF NO: SCH ENGR/02/43/25/21
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: School of Engineers, Kroonstad

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of ABET qualification
  • No experience required
  • Skills:
    • Effective verbal communication in English
    • Basic knowledge of health & safety
    • Ability to operate cleaning machines
    • Ability to work independently and in a team
    • Ability to perform routine tasks

DUTIES:

  • Clean offices, kitchens, bathrooms, conference rooms (ensure neatness & hygiene)
  • Keep and update cleaning material registers
  • Safekeeping of cleaning materials
  • General hygiene: floor cleaning, washing, scrubbing, windows, walls, carpets, daily garbage removal
  • Dusting and polishing office furniture
  • Proper use of cleaning equipment
  • Report workplace defects to supervisor
  • Apply OHS measures when required

ENQUIRIES: Capt Makhalimele – (056) 216 2063 / 2200
APPLICATIONS:

  • Department of Defence, School of Engineers, Private Bag X20, Kroonstad, 9500
  • Hand deliver: Military Base Kroonstad, Marais Street
  • Email: Maartens@dod.mil.za

CLEANER (X6 POSTS)

REF NO: 3SAI/02/43/25/22
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: 3 South African Infantry Battalion, Kimberley, Northern Cape

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of ABET qualification
  • No experience required
  • Skills:
    • Effective English communication
    • Knowledge of basic cleaning machinery
    • Ability to use hand tools and cleaning equipment
    • Ability to operate cleaning machines
    • Teamwork and ability to work independently

DUTIES:

  • Sweep, vacuum, clean windows, dust, polish furniture and floors
  • Clean ablution facilities
  • Report workplace defects

ENQUIRIES:

  • 2nd Lt T. Thejane – (053) 830 3528
  • WO D.D. Arries – (053) 830 3527

APPLICATIONS:

  • Department of Defence, 3 SAI Battalion, Private Bag X5056, Midlands, 8325
  • Hand deliver: 3 SAI Battalion, Midlands Military Base
  • Email: 3saibn@dod.mil.za

CLEANER

REF NO: SCHTACINT/02/43/25/23
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: School of Tactical Intelligence, Potchefstroom

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum ABET qualification
  • No experience
  • Basic health & safety knowledge
  • Ability to operate cleaning machines
  • Team and individual work capability
  • Ability to perform routine tasks

DUTIES:

  • Cleaning of offices/facilities (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing)
  • Clean ablution facilities
  • Report defects

ENQUIRIES: Col T.T. Wallace / Capt S.B. Moatshe – (018) 289 1107 / 1051 / 1052

APPLICATIONS:

  • Private Bag X2002, Noordbrug, Potchefstroom, 2522
  • Hand deliver: School of Tactical Intelligence, Jan Smuts Avenue
  • Email: Koos.Mahlangu@dod.mil.za

CLEANER (X3 POSTS)

REF NO: ARMYGYM/02/43/25/24
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: SA Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum ABET qualification
  • No experience
  • English communication skills
  • Basic OHS & cleaning machine operation
  • Ability to perform routine tasks

DUTIES:

  • Vacuum facilities, dust furniture daily
  • Wash floors, clean office cutlery & kitchen areas
  • Clean toilets and windows
  • Empty dustbins
  • Maintain cleaning equipment safely
  • Clean offices and conference rooms
  • Apply OHS measures
  • Report defects

ENQUIRIES:

  • Maj M.D. Sejake – (016) 340 2272
  • WO1 A.A. Jacobs – (016) 340 2065

APPLICATIONS:

  • Private Bag X613, Heidelberg, 1438
  • Hand deliver: SA Army Gymnasium, Cnr Jacobs & Louw Street
  • Email: Aldo.jacobs@dod.mil.za

CLEANER

REF NO: ARMYTRGFMN/02/43/25/25
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: SA Army Training Formation HQ, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum ABET qualification
  • No experience
  • Knowledge of basic machinery & hand tools
  • Ability to operate cleaning machines

DUTIES:

  • Vacuum, dust, wash floors, clean kitchen cutlery
  • Clean toilets & windows
  • Empty dustbins
  • Maintain equipment
  • Apply OHS measures
  • Report workplace defects

ENQUIRIES:

  • Maj M.P. Chauke – (012) 355 1167
  • SSgt T. Kgare – (012) 355 1391

APPLICATIONS:

  • Private Bag X172, Pretoria, 0001
  • Hand deliver: SA Army Training Formation HQ, Dequar Road
  • Email: Nyabane.Maswanganyi@dod.mil.za

CLEANER (X3 POSTS)

REF NO: ASBPOTCH/02/43/25/26
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Army Support Base, Potchefstroom

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum ABET qualification
  • No experience
  • Basic health & safety knowledge
  • Ability to operate cleaning machines

DUTIES:

  • Vacuum, dust, wash floors
  • Clean kitchen cutlery
  • Clean toilets & windows
  • Empty dustbins
  • Clean conference facilities
  • Apply OHS measures
  • Report defects

ENQUIRIES:

  • Capt V.T. Mokone – (018) 289 0313
  • Ms S.S. Shedi – (018) 289 3378

APPLICATIONS:

  • Private Bag X2012, Noordburg, 2522
  • Hand deliver: ASB Potchefstroom, Cnr Eleazer & Ventersdorp Road
  • Email: 17Mu.Invites@dod.mil.za

CLEANER

REF NO: ASBEC/02/43/25/27
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Army Support Base, Eastern Cape

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum ABET qualification
  • No experience
  • Knowledge of basic cleaning machinery & tools
  • Ability to work independently and in a team

DUTIES:

  • Sweep, vacuum, clean windows, dust, polish floors/furniture
  • Clean ablutions
  • Report defects

ENQUIRIES:

  • WO2 Z.C. Mdokwe – (041) 505 1237
  • Ms S. Van der Watt – (041) 505 1248

APPLICATIONS:

  • PO Box 13419, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, 6013
  • Hand deliver: ASB Eastern Cape, Willow Drive
  • Email: Erika.VanTonder@dod.mil.za
CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2025

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Applications on the new Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021)
  • Only a detailed CV required at application stage
  • Only shortlisted candidates must submit certified documents
  • One Z83 per post
  • No faxed or photocopied applications accepted
  • Applicants will undergo suitability checks & security screening
  • If no response within 3 months, consider application unsuccessful

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