No Experience Cleaner Jobs South Africa 2026 | Grade 10 Required | 51 Openings

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure vacancies 2026 entry level government jobs South Africa

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for various cleaning vacancies across multiple regional offices. These permanent opportunities are available in Gqeberha, Nelspruit, Polokwane, and Pretoria, offering a starting salary of R138 486 per annum. Applicants must possess a minimum of Grade 10, Standard 8, or ABET Level 4 qualification to be considered. Since no prior experience is required, these roles serve as an accessible entry point into the Public Service for motivated individuals with good interpersonal skills and a basic understanding of cleaning routines and equipment safety.

The application process requires the submission of a fully completed and signed Z83 form accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Dedicated regional email addresses are provided for each office to facilitate digital submissions, while hand deliveries and postal applications remain valid options. It is essential to quote the correct reference number for the specific location of interest, such as 2026/108 for Pretoria or 2026/107 for Nelspruit, to ensure accurate processing. All applications must reach the respective regional manager by the closing date of 20 March 2026 at 16H00.

Available Cleaner Positions

1. CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICES

  • Reference: 2026/109
  • Number of Posts: X6
  • Salary: R138 486 per annum
  • Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office

2. CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICE

  • Reference: 2026/107
  • Number of Posts: X13
  • Salary: R138 486 per annum
  • Centre: Nelspruit Regional Office

3. CLEANERS

  • Reference: 2026/110 (Total X9 Posts)
  • Salary: R138 486 per annum
  • Centre: Polokwane Regional Office
    • Lephalale Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/110A (X1)
    • Mookgophong Magistrate Office – Ref No: 2026/110B (X2)
    • Moutse Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/110C (X1)
    • Bochum Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/110D (X1)
    • Sibasa Regional Court – Ref No: 2026/110E (X1)
    • Vuwani Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/110F (X2)
    • Dzanani Magistrate Court – Ref No: 2026/110G (X1)

4. CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICES

  • Reference: 2026/108
  • Number of Posts: X23
  • Salary: R138 486 per annum
  • Centre: Pretoria Regional Office

Summary of Vacancies

  • Gqeberha Regional Office: 6 posts
  • Nelspruit Regional Office: 13 posts
  • Polokwane Regional Office: 9 posts
  • Pretoria Regional Office: 23 posts

Total Cleaner Positions Available: 51

Closing Date: 20 March 2026 at 16:00

All positions require a minimum of Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent. No experience is required.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and persons whose appointment will promote representatively will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  • POSITION: CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICES (X6 POSTS)
  • REF NO: 2026/109
  • SALARY: R138 486 per annum
  • CENTRE: Gqeberha Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications.
  • No experience required.
  • Good interpersonal skills, basic communication, and literacy.
  • Ability to perform cleaning routine tasks.
  • Knowledge on usage of cleaning materials and equipment.

DUTIES:

  • Cleaning court offices and cells.
  • Cleaning toilets, basins, and wall tiles; empty and wash dustbins.
  • Sweeping passages, floors, offices, and pavements.
  • Scrubbing, mopping, and polishing floors.
  • Dust and polish furniture.
  • Cleaning windows, doors, and walls; vacuuming offices and stripping floors.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. VR. Maqetuka Tel No: (041) 408 2199

APPLICATIONS: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3913, Port Elizabeth, 6000 or Hand Deliver at Eben Donges Building Corner Hancock and Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth. Or email to: RecruitPE26-12@dpw.gov.za FOR ATTENTION: Ms PT Buwa.

  • POSITION: CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICE (X13 POSTS)
  • REF NO: 2026/107
  • SALARY: R138 486 per annum
  • CENTRE: Nelspruit Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications.
  • No experience required.
  • Good interpersonal skills, basic communication, and literacy.
  • Ability to perform cleaning routine tasks.
  • Knowledge of usage of cleaning materials and equipment.

DUTIES:

  • Cleaning court and cells.
  • Cleaning toilets, basins, and wall tiles; empty and wash floors.
  • Sweeping passages, floors, offices, and pavements.
  • Scrubbing, mopping, and polishing floors.
  • Dust and polish furniture.
  • Cleaning windows, doors, and walls; vacuuming offices and stripping floors.

ENQUIRIES: Ms E Nkwinika Tel No: (013) 753 6396

APPLICATIONS: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X11280, Nelspruit, 1200 or Hand Deliver to No 30 Brown Street Nedbank Building 9th Floor. Or email to RecruitNEL26-05@dpw.gov.za FOR ATTENTION: Mr EK Nguyuza.

  • POSITION: CLEANERS (X9 POSTS)
  • SALARY: R138 486 per annum
  • CENTRE: Polokwane Regional Office

LOCATIONS & REF NOS:

  • Lephalale Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110A (X1 Post)
  • Mookgophong Magistrate Office Ref No: 2026/110B (X2 Posts)
  • Moutse Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110C (X1 Post)
  • Bochum Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110D (X1 Post)
  • Sibasa Regional Court Ref No: 2026/110E (X1 Post)
  • Vuwani Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110F (X2 Posts)
  • Dzanani Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/110G (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications.
  • No experience required.
  • Good interpersonal skills, basic communication, and literacy.
  • Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks.
  • Ability to work physically for long hours.
  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals and hazardous working conditions.
  • Ability to handle cleaning equipment and conduct stock count.

DUTIES:

  • Effective cleaning of buildings: Empty dustbins, dust/polish furniture, refill water bottles, clean windows/walls, wash floors, and vacuum carpets.
  • Effective cleaning of toilets: Deep cleaning, refilling dispensers (toilet paper/soap), wash floors.
  • Effective cleaning of kitchens: Wash floors, clean utensils, assist with tea/coffee during meetings.
  • General safety assistance: Report defects, alert staff of slippery floors, alert supervisor of failed bulbs/locks.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M.P. Morudu Tel No: (015) 291 6386

APPLICATIONS: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X9469, Polokwane, 0700 or Hand deliver at 77 Hans van Rensburg Street, Sanlam Building, Ground Floor, Polokwane. Or email to RecruitPLK26-05@dpw.gov.za FOR ATTENTION: Mr. NJ Khotsa.

  • POSITION: CLEANER: CLEANING SERVICES (X23 POSTS)
  • REF NO: 2026/108
  • SALARY: R138 486 per annum
  • CENTRE: Pretoria Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum Grade 10 or standard 8, ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications.
  • No experience required.
  • Knowledge of cleaning practices and operating cleaning equipment.
  • Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
  • Operation of machinery.
  • Interpersonal skills, basic literacy, technical skills, planning, and organizing.

DUTIES:

  • Clean the buildings: Empty dustbins, dust/polish furniture, refill water bottles, clean windows/walls, wash floors, and vacuum carpets.
  • Clean toilets: Deep cleaning, refill dispensers, wash toilet floors.
  • Clean kitchens: Wash floors, clean utensils, assist with tea/coffee.
  • General safety assistance: Report defects, alert staff of slippery floors, alert supervisor of failed light bulbs and broken locks.

ENQUIRIES: Mr S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993

APPLICATIONS: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 or 251 Nana Sita AVN Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street Pretoria. Or email to RecruitPTA26-15@dpw.gov.za FOR ATTENTION: Ms M. Masubelele.

IMPORTANT SUBMISSION DETAILS

CLOSING DATE: 20 March 2026 at 16H00

NOTES TO APPLICANTS:

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/), which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.

Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.

Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.

Further instructions on Z83 completion:

  • PART A and PART B must be fully completed.
  • PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
  • Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.

Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.

Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.

Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered.

For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or One Attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position. Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.

Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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