Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Cleaner: Cleaning and Food Aid Support Services positions available in Cape Town. The role involves performing routine and deep cleaning duties within departmental facilities, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning windows, maintaining sanitation areas and ensuring safe disposal of refuse in accordance with hygiene and occupational safety standards.

The positions are suitable for applicants with an ABET qualification below Grade 10 and knowledge of safe handling of cleaning products, operation of cleaning equipment and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment, supporting supervisors with general cleaning activities and participating in in-service training to strengthen service delivery within facility maintenance environments.

Position Title: Cleaner: Cleaning and Food Aid Support Services
Reference Number: DOI 33/2026
Number of Posts: 2
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
Closing Date: 04 May 2026

Overview of the Cleaner: Cleaning and Food Aid Support Services Position

The Cleaner: Cleaning and Food Aid Support Services position supports hygiene maintenance, workplace cleanliness and safe handling of cleaning equipment within facilities operated by the Department of Infrastructure in the Western Cape Government. The role contributes to maintaining sanitary work environments through structured cleaning procedures involving sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing surfaces and ensuring safe disposal of waste materials in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements governing public service facility maintenance environments.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of offices, corridors, windows, sanitation facilities and operational service areas through routine and deep cleaning procedures aligned with departmental hygiene standards. The position also supports safe handling of cleaning chemicals, proper storage of consumables and participation in in-service training activities aimed at strengthening operational cleaning competencies within public sector facility environments supporting service delivery functions across departmental infrastructure sites.

Purpose of the Cleaner Position

Primary objectives associated with the Cleaner: Cleaning and Food Aid Support Services role include:

• Supporting hygiene maintenance across departmental facilities
• Performing routine cleaning of operational workspaces
• Supporting sanitation maintenance in shared service environments
• Maintaining safe use of cleaning equipment and materials
• Supporting proper storage of cleaning supplies
• Assisting removal and disposal of refuse materials
• Supporting deep cleaning of sanitation facilities
• Maintaining cleanliness of windows and interior surfaces
• Supporting compliance with occupational safety regulations
• Assisting supervisors with general cleaning support functions

The role contributes to maintaining safe and hygienic infrastructure environments supporting departmental operations.

Routine Cleaning Responsibilities

Routine cleaning duties include:

• Sweeping floors within office environments
• Dusting furniture and surfaces
• Emptying refuse bins
• Mopping operational areas
• Cleaning corridors and common areas
• Maintaining hygiene in shared workspaces
• Supporting daily cleaning schedules aligned with departmental standards

Routine cleaning responsibilities support consistent hygiene maintenance across facilities.

Deep Cleaning Responsibilities

Deep cleaning duties include:

• Scrubbing floors in designated operational areas
• Polishing surfaces where required
• Deep cleaning sanitation facilities
• Removing accumulated dirt from high-use areas
• Supporting periodic cleaning schedules
• Maintaining sanitation standards in high-traffic service areas

Deep cleaning responsibilities strengthen hygiene compliance across departmental infrastructure environments.

Window Cleaning Responsibilities

Window cleaning duties include:

• Cleaning internal windows
• Maintaining visibility and cleanliness of glass surfaces
• Supporting maintenance of interior environmental standards
• Removing dust and debris from window surfaces
• Supporting scheduled window maintenance activities

Window cleaning responsibilities contribute to maintaining professional facility environments.

Sanitation Facility Cleaning Responsibilities

Sanitation cleaning duties include:

• Deep cleaning toilets
• Maintaining hygiene of washbasins
• Supporting cleaning of sanitation fixtures
• Removing refuse from sanitation facilities
• Supporting safe disposal of sanitation waste materials

Sanitation maintenance responsibilities support health compliance standards across departmental facilities.

Refuse Removal Responsibilities

Waste management duties include:

• Removing refuse from operational areas
• Supporting safe disposal of waste materials
• Maintaining cleanliness of waste storage areas
• Supporting hygiene compliance procedures
• Preventing accumulation of waste within facility environments

Refuse removal responsibilities support environmental safety within departmental workplaces.

Cleaning Equipment Handling Responsibilities

Equipment handling duties include:

• Operating steam cleaners
• Operating vacuum cleaners
• Operating floor buffers
• Maintaining cleaning equipment readiness
• Supporting safe storage of cleaning machinery
• Supporting cleaning equipment inspection procedures

Equipment handling responsibilities support efficiency of cleaning operations.

Cleaning Chemical Handling Responsibilities

Chemical handling duties include:

• Using cleaning chemicals safely
• Supporting safe storage of cleaning products
• Following safety procedures when handling harsh chemicals
• Supporting compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations
• Preventing misuse of cleaning materials

Chemical handling responsibilities support workplace safety compliance requirements.

Supplies and Consumables Management Responsibilities

Consumable management duties include:

• Maintaining stock of cleaning materials
• Supporting safe storage of cleaning supplies
• Supporting cost-effective use of consumables
• Monitoring usage of cleaning products
• Supporting prevention of waste of resources

Consumable management responsibilities support efficient operational resource utilisation.

Support to Supervisors Responsibilities

Support duties include:

• Assisting supervisors with general cleaning coordination activities
• Supporting preparation of cleaning schedules
• Supporting completion of assigned cleaning tasks
• Assisting implementation of hygiene maintenance plans
• Supporting operational readiness of cleaning service environments

Supervisor support responsibilities strengthen coordination of facility maintenance activities.

In-Service Training Participation Responsibilities

Training-related duties include:

• Attending departmental in-service training programmes
• Supporting development of cleaning competencies
• Strengthening understanding of safety procedures
• Supporting improvement of cleaning techniques
• Maintaining compliance with updated operational cleaning standards

Training participation supports continuous professional development within cleaning support services.

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Responsibilities

Safety compliance duties include:

• Following Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations
• Supporting safe use of cleaning equipment
• Maintaining safe storage of cleaning chemicals
• Supporting hazard awareness within cleaning environments
• Maintaining safe working conditions during cleaning activities

Safety compliance responsibilities support secure working environments across departmental facilities.

Client Interaction Responsibilities

Client service duties include:

• Supporting service delivery within shared facility environments
• Responding to cleaning-related requests from facility users
• Supporting interaction with staff members requiring cleaning assistance
• Maintaining professional communication standards
• Supporting positive service delivery experiences within departmental environments

Client interaction responsibilities support effective workplace support services.

Teamwork and Independent Work Responsibilities

Work coordination duties include:

• Performing cleaning duties independently when required
• Supporting teamwork within cleaning service units
• Following instructions provided by supervisors
• Supporting coordination with maintenance teams
• Maintaining productivity within assigned cleaning areas

Work coordination responsibilities strengthen operational efficiency within facility maintenance environments.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Adult Basic Education and Training qualification (ABET) below Grade 10

Educational readiness supports participation in structured cleaning service environments.

Skills Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Ability to operate cleaning tools and equipment
• Ability to follow routine cleaning schedules
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work within team environments
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely
• Ability to manage cleaning tasks under pressure

Skills readiness supports performance within operational cleaning support environments.

Communication Skills Requirements

Communication competencies include:

• Good verbal communication ability
• Basic written communication ability
• Ability to interact with facility users professionally
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to support coordination with supervisors

Communication skills support service delivery within shared facility environments.

Resource Management Responsibilities

Resource coordination duties include:

• Supporting cost-effective use of cleaning materials
• Preventing unnecessary consumption of consumables
• Supporting safe storage of cleaning equipment
• Maintaining accountability for cleaning resources

Resource management responsibilities support sustainable operational cleaning services.

Application Submission Methods

Applications must include:

• Completed Z83 application form
• Current Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages)

Applications may be submitted through one of the following methods:

Hand delivery:

Western Cape Government Jobs
44 Gannet Street
Pelican Heights
Cape Town

Postal submission:

Western Cape Government Jobs
PO Box 22432
Fish Hoek
7974

Email submission: [email protected]

Selection Process Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and required to submit documentation for verification purposes including criminal record vetting procedures. Practical competency assessments and integrity assessments form part of the pre-entry evaluation process supporting suitability determination for appointment within departmental cleaning service environments.

Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number DOI 33/2026 on the application form or subject line of email applications.

Applicants who do not receive correspondence within three months after the closing date should consider applications unsuccessful. Preference may be given to applicants from relevant local communities in alignment with employment equity targets guiding recruitment within the Western Cape Government.