JOB ALERT: JPC FACILITIES CLEANER (EPWP)

City of Johannesburg

The City of Johannesburg invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the JPC Facilities Cleaner position (EPWP), a short-term contract (up to 8 months) with a stipend of R150/day. This vacancy (STC 023/2025), open to both City employees and external applicants, requires a Grade 7 qualification, 1 year of cleaning experience, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting Taxi ranks, Rea Vaya stations, trading areas, public spaces, and equipment, while maintaining high standards per OHS regulations. Applications must be submitted online by 28 October 2025 via www.joburg.org.za, using Google Chrome, with certified qualifications, ID, CV, and a brief description of relevant experience. Internal applicants need an employee number, and professional body members must provide membership details.

Position: JPC Facilities Cleaner
Department: Economic Development, Sustainable Employment Facilitation
Remuneration: R150/day (all-inclusive stipend)
Locations: Regions A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Open to: City of Johannesburg employees and external applicants

Vacancy Bulletin: STC 023/2025
Duration: Short-Term Contract (Up to 8 Months)
Closing Date: 28 October 2025

The opportunity is available for a short-term contract position as a Facilities Cleaner under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). This role involves providing efficient and effective cleaning services in various public and commercial spaces, including taxi ranks, Rea Vaya stations, and public convenience facilities. Applicants must hold a minimum Grade 7 qualification and have at least one year of relevant cleaning experience to perform the physical tasks required. A daily stipend of R150.00 is offered, and the contract does not exceed eight months.

Applicants should complete the online job application form, attaching all relevant certified documents such as qualifications, ID, and CV. Only online submissions will be considered, and applicants must be prepared to provide original documents during the selection process. Preference is given to previously disadvantaged groups, including individuals with disabilities, in line with principles of employment equity. Background checks, including credit and criminal record verification, will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 7 qualification
  • 1 year cleaning experience
  • Ability to perform physical cleaning tasks

Primary Function:
Deliver efficient and effective cleaning services for buildings, ensuring high standards and compliance with OHS regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clean and disinfect Taxi ranks, Rea Vaya stations, trading areas, public spaces, walkways, etc.
  • Clean sinks, countertops, toilets, floors, stairs, and more
  • Maintain and clean equipment

Core Competencies:

  • Basic reading and writing skills
  • General housekeeping
  • Batho Pele Principle Ethics
  • Professionalism

Application Requirements:

  • Complete online application form at www.joburg.org.za
  • Attach certified qualifications, certificates, ID, and CV
  • Provide brief description of relevant work experience
  • Include professional body membership number and expiry date (if applicable)
  • Internal applicants must provide employee number
  • Use Google Chrome for application submission

Apply Online

Employment equity principles guide the selection process, prioritizing designated groups, including previously disadvantaged individuals and those with disabilities, per national legislation. Applicants consent to personal information use for recruitment and may undergo credit, CV, employment, criminal, and identity checks if shortlisted. Original documents may be required during selection. Application submission does not guarantee employment, and the City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment. Apply online for Regions A-G using the provided links or contact Quentin Moodley at 011 021 0191 for enquiries. No response within 6 weeks of the closing date indicates an unsuccessful application.

Disclaimer:

  • City of Johannesburg follows employment equity principles, prioritizing designated groups per national legislation
  • Preference given to previously disadvantaged groups, including those with disabilities
  • Submitting an application consents to use of personal information for recruitment purposes
  • Application submission does not guarantee employment
  • City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment
  • Applicants may need to provide original documents during selection
  • Shortlisted candidates undergo credit, CV, employment, criminal, and identity checks

Enquiries: Quentin Moodley, 011 021 0191
Note: No response within 6 weeks of closing date indicates an unsuccessful application.

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