The Limpopo Department of Education invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Cleaner (x68 posts). The posts are available across multiple circuits in all five districts of the province, offering opportunities for individuals with at least Grade 10 and exposure to a cleaning environment. The position is graded at Salary Level 2, with an annual remuneration of R138,486, and includes responsibilities such as cleaning offices, corridors, boardrooms, and maintaining hygiene in designated areas.
Applications must be submitted on or before Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 14:00. Interested candidates are required to complete the new Z83 form accurately and attach a detailed CV as outlined in the application requirements. Certified supporting documents will only be requested during the interview stage, and late submissions will not be accepted. This position provides a stable employment opportunity within the public sector for individuals committed to maintaining clean, safe, and orderly working environments.
Position: Cleaner (x68 Posts)
Circular Number: Departmental Circular No. 286 of 2025
Salary: R138,486.00 per annum (Salary Level 2)
Location: Limpopo, South Africa
Closing Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 14:00
The following are the Centres, Reference Numbers, and Number of posts:
Head Office
Centre: Head office
Reference Number: LDoE 01/10/2025
Number of Position: 7
Capricorn North District
Centre: Capricorn North District
Reference Number: LDoE 02/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Capricorn North, Koloti Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 03/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Capricorn North, Bahaloga Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 04/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Capricorn North, Maune Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 05/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Capricorn North, Moleli Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 06/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Capricorn South District
Centre: Capricorn South District
Reference Number: LDoE 07/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Capricorn South, Kgakotlou Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 08/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Capricorn South, Mankweng Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 09/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Capricorn South, Mogodumo Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 10/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Mogalakwena District
Centre: Mogalakwena District
Reference Number: LDoE 11/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Mogalakwena, Baltimore Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 12/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Mogalakwena, Bakenberg South Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 13/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Mogalakwena, Mogalakwena Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 14/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Mopani East District
Centre: Mopani East District
Reference Number: LDoE 15/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Mopani East, Lulekani Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 16/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Mopani East, Man’Ombe Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 17/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Mopani East, Mamaila Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 18/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Mopani East, Molototsi Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 19/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Mopani East, Nsami Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 20/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Mopani West District
Centre: Mopani West District
Reference Number: LDoE 21/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Sekhukhune East District
Centre: Sekhukhune East District
Reference Number: LDoE 22/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Sekhukhune East, Bogwasha Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 23/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune East, Driekop Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 24/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune East, Mabulane Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 25/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Sekhukhune South District
Centre: Sekhukhune South
Reference Number: LDoE 26/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Sekhukhune South, Eensaam Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 27/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune South, Hlogotlou Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 28/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune South, Lepelle Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 29/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune South, Motetema Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 30/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune South, Moutse East Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 31/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune South, Moutse West Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 32/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune South, Phokoane Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 33/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Sekhukhune South, Rakgwadi Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 34/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Vhembe East District
Centre: Vhembe East District
Reference Number: LDoE 35/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Vhembe East, Luvuvhu Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 36/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe East, Malamulele Central Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 37/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe East, Malamulele South Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 38/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe East, Malamulele West Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 39/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe East, Mutshindudi Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 40/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe East, Sambanouci Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 41/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe East, Sibasa Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 42/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Vhembe West District
Centre: Vhembe West District
Reference Number: LDoE 43/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Vhembe West, Lwamondo Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 44/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe West, Hlanganani Central Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 45/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe West, Hlanganani South Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 46/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe West, Hlanganani South Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 47/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe West, Nzhelele East Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 48/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe West, Soutpansberg North Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 49/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Centre: Vhembe West, Soutpansberg West Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 50/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Waterberg District
Centre: Waterberg District
Reference Number: LDoE 51/10/2025
Number of Position: 2
Centre: Waterberg, Palala South Circuit
Reference Number: LDoE 51/10/2025
Number of Position: 1
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Exposure in the cleaning environment
- A cleaning certificate will be an added advantage
Duties:
- Provide cleaning services: Office corridors, elevators and boardrooms
- Dusting and waxing office furniture, sweeping, scrubbing and waxing floors, vacuum and shampooing floors
- Cleaning walls, windows and doors, emptying and cleaning of dirty bins, etc.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the filling of the vacant posts, which exists in the Limpopo Department of Education. The details of the post are outlined on the attached Annexure A of this Circular. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from all Government Departments/ Institutions or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants:3.1. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should be completed. In Part B all fields should be completed in full except the following:(i) South African applicants need not provide passport numbers.(ii) If an applicant responds “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private Company conducting business with the State?” If yes (provide details), then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave a blank to the question, “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?”(iii) Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration.”(iv) Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.(v) It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment on Z83, and applications are accountable for the information that is provided therein.(vi) The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.3.2. A specific reference number indicated on the post applied for must be quoted in the column “Reference Number” on the Z83 application form.
Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents and a valid driver’s license (where required) are only required to be presented on the day of the interviews. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and provide proof of such evaluation. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise and the other shall be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct), an Assessment as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.
The successful candidates will be expected to enter into a performance agreement and sign an oath of secrecy with the Department. All appointments are subject to personal suitability checks (criminal records, credit record check and security vetting) and verification of educational qualifications and reference checks, that is, recommended candidates will be subjected to security clearance procedures. Department reserves the right not to make any appointments to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall among other determinations be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
Candidates will be required to disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the applicable prescripts. The closing date for submission of applications is Thursday, 11th December 2025 at 14H00. Late applications for the advertised posts will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted as directed below:
Applications for Public Service Act posts should be submitted on the following website: https://recruitment.limpopo.gov.za Or handed delivered at the following address: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X 9489, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane at Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 [REGISTRY]
ANNEXURE B: Postal Address → Physical Address → General Enquiries
Capricorn North Education District
Postal Address:
The District Director
Capricorn North Education District
Private Bag X 9711
Polokwane
0700
Physical Address:
Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street
Ladanna, Polokwane
General Enquiries:
Mr I Chipa
Tel: 015 285 7345
Capricorn South Education District
Postal Address:
The District Director
Capricorn South Education District
Private Bag X 05
Chuenespoort
0745
Physical Address:
Old Parliament Complex
Lebowakgomo
General Enquiries:
Ms J Ntsogane
Tel: 015 633 9500
Sekhukhune South Education District
Postal Address:
The District Director
Sekhukhune South Education District
Private Bag X 70
Lebowakgomo
0737
Physical Address:
Old Parliament Complex
Lebowakgomo
General Enquiries:
Ms P Mageza
Tel: 015 633 2800
Sekhukhune East Education District
Postal Address:
The Acting District Director
Sekhukhune East Education District
Private Bag X 9041
Burgersfort
1150
Physical Address:
83 Aloe Street
Standard No. 2314 Ext 4
Jane Furse
General Enquiries:
Mr MS Phasha
Tel: 013 231 0100
Mopani East Education District
Postal Address:
The District Director
Mopani East Education District
Private Bag X 567
Giyani
0826
Physical Address:
Old Parliament Building
Giyani
General Enquiries:
Mr N Sono
Tel: 015 812 2495
Mopani West Education District (Tzaneen)
Postal Address:
The District Director
Mopani West Education District
Private Bag X 0332
Tzaneen
0850
Physical Address:
27 Peace Street
Prospers Building
Tzaneen
General Enquiries:
Mr MW Rabothata
Tel: 015 306 6800
Vhembe East Education District
Postal Address:
The Acting District Director
Vhembe East Education District
Private Bag X 2250
Sibasa
0970
Physical Address:
Makwarela
Old Parliament Building
General Enquiries:
Ms AB Shivambu
Tel: 015 962 5715
Vhembe West Education District
Postal Address:
The District Director
Vhembe West Education District
Private Bag X 2250
Sibasa
0970
Physical Address:
Block D
Old Parliament Building
Thohoyandou
General Enquiries:
Mr NA Rasila
Tel: 015 962 5715
Mokopane / Mahwelereng Education District
Postal Address:
The District Director
Mokopane / Mahwelereng District
Private Bag X 601
Mahwelereng
0626
Physical Address:
895 Rufus Seakamela Street
Mahwelereng
General Enquiries:
Ms S Obejyeeba
Tel: 015 483 7500
Waterberg Education District
Postal Address:
The Acting District Director
Waterberg Education District
Private Bag X 1040
Modimolle
0510
Physical Address:
84 Limpopo Street
NTK Building
Modimolle
General Enquiries:
Ms K Songwane
Tel: 014 718 1500
Applications for Circuit and District – based posts must be submitted at the Education Districts on Annexure B.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, due to large numbers of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within ninety (90) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, seek reasons for the above administrative action in terms of section 5, sub-section 1 and 2 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 3 of 2000. Applications which are forwarded/submitted to the wrong address will not be considered.