The Department of Water and Sanitation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Cleaner within the Infrastructure Management Branch. These roles are available at the Upper Vaal (Vaal Dam) under Central Operations and at Midmar Dam under Eastern Operations. The positions offer a salary of R138 486 per annum (Level 02). Applicants are required to possess at least an ABET Certificate, with higher qualifications considered an added advantage. Candidates must be able to operate cleaning equipment, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and respect for working hours.
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION VACANCIES
Cleaner (Ref No: 141125/41)
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
- Directorate: Operations Central
- Centre: Upper Vaal (Vaal Dam)
- Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Cleaner (Ref No: 141125/42) – X2 Posts
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations
- Directorate: Operations Eastern
- Division: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance
- Centre: Midmar Dam
- Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly working environment, ensuring that offices, boardrooms, guest houses, kitchens, and restrooms are kept in excellent condition. Duties will include dusting, sweeping, washing, polishing, vacuuming, and the correct use of cleaning materials and equipment. Additional tasks include preparing refreshments for meetings, loading and offloading goods, and reporting any damaged equipment. Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ by 14 November 2025. Preference will be given to candidates residing near Vaal Dam and Midmar Dam, as indicated in the respective job postings.
CLEANER REF NO: 141125/41
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
Dir: Operations Central
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Upper Vaal (Vaal Dam)
REQUIREMENTS:
An ABET certificate. Be able to operate cleaning equipment. Be able to work in a team and have good interpersonal relations. Be able to work under pressure, be punctual and respect working hours and customer care.
DUTIES:
Clean and create an orderly working environment. Operate cleaning machines. Ensuring that guest houses, kitchens and boardrooms are neat and tidy. Prepare tea and other refreshments for meetings. Wash dishes. Load and offload goods. Assist in any other duties as and when requested.
ENQUIRIES: Mr P Vermaak Tel No: (016) 880 0900
APPLICATIONS:
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
NOTE: Candidate will be expected to do practical test during interview.
CLEANER REF NO: 141125/42 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations
Dir: Operations Eastern
Div: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Midmar Dam
REQUIREMENTS:
An ABET Certificate. Higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. Basic knowledge in cleaning services. Knowledge of chemical use (dilution). Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment used. Basic knowledge of health and safety requirements. Basic knowledge in record keeping. Understanding and applying safety rules. Understanding of applying and using chemicals correctly.
DUTIES:
Cleaning of offices, corridors, elevators and boardrooms by dusting and waxing of floors, sweeping, and scrubbing. Vacuuming and shampooing floors. Cleaning walls, windows and doors. Empty and cleaning of dirt bins. Collect and removing of waste papers. Freshen the office areas. Clean general kitchens by cleaning of basins, wash and keep stock of kitchen utensils. Cleaning the restrooms by refiling hand wash liquid soap, replace toilet papers and empty wash waste bins. Keep and maintain cleaning materials. Report broken machines/equipment. Cleaning of machines (microwaves, vacuum) after use. Request cleaning materials.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. S Duma Tel No: (033) 239 1900
APPLICATIONS:
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates from Pietermaritzburg and surroundings.
CLOSING DATE: 14 November 2025
NOTE:
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks, criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government is required prior to the appointment.
Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.