The KwaZulu-Natal Museum invites dynamic and qualified individuals to apply for the role of Maintenance Officer: Cleaning. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and preservation of one of South Africa’s premier cultural institutions, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors and staff alike.

Position: Maintenance Officer: Cleaning X3 Posts

Salary: Negotiable between R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (level 2 of Public Service Employees). Other benefits include 15% Pension Contribution, Medical Aid (Optional), Service Bonus & Housing Allowance.

Closing Date: 20 August 2025

The purpose of this position is to ensure that Museum facilities are properly cleaned, to maintain hygiene and to provide relevant general and semi-skilled services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure cleanliness of Museum facilities.
• Continuous and regular monitoring of facilities and attend to relevant issues.
• Provide general and semi-skilled services regarding maintenance of the Museum.
• Undertake other relevant maintenance tasks that relate to the work of the Technical Department.

Requirements:

• A matric certificate.
• Ability to communicate in basic English and isiZulu.
• An interest and the ability to undertake training to increase general knowledge of varying aspects of the job.
• Possession of specialist heritage conservation cleaning skills will be advantageous, but is not a requirement.
• Awareness of relevant health and safety procedures.
• The ability to work both alone and in a team is required.

Applications should be directed to:

To apply for the Maintenance Officer: Cleaning position at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, follow these instructions:

• Delivery Options:
• Hand Delivery: Submit to 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
• Postal Delivery: Send to Private Bag 9070, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
• Deadline: Applications must be received by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Required Documents:

• Signed covering letter stating the position (Administrative Support Officer).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of references.
• Copies of:
  • Identity document.
  • Driver’s license.
  • All relevant qualifications.

Ensure all documents are complete and submitted on time to the specified address.

Additional Information for Maintenance Officer: Cleaning Applicants, KwaZulu-Natal Museum:

• Interview Requirements:
• Shortlisted candidates must bring certified copies of required documents to the interview.
• Failure to attend the interview at the specified date and time will result in automatic disqualification.

Application Integrity:

• Any false information or misrepresentation in the application will lead to automatic disqualification or removal from the program if discovered later.
• The Museum reserves the right to pursue criminal charges for suspected fraudulent activities.

Enquiries:

• Contact Ms. Thandeka Gumede, Administrative Support Officer, at 033 345 1404 for further details.

Correspondence:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• It is the candidate’s responsibility to attend the interview if invited.

The Museum will consider failure to attend the interview on the given interview date as lack of interest in the position. If you have not heard from the Museum within two months of the closing date then please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representativity in all levels of occupational categories in the institution. Individuals of all genders and race, including those with disabilities, who meet the requirements, are encouraged to apply.