The Department of Defence invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for multiple Cleaner positions across various South African Air Force units. Successful applicants will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in offices, ablution facilities, and operational spaces, ensuring that all working areas remain hygienic, safe, and orderly. These roles require individuals who can carry out routine cleaning tasks, operate basic cleaning equipment, and communicate effectively while working independently or as part of a team.
• Cleaner – REF NO: SAAF HQ 01/42/25/G7 (X7 Posts)
• Cleaner – REF NO: SAAFCOL/01/42/25/4D (X7 Posts)
• Cleaner – REF NO: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/8 (X13 Posts)
Applications are open to candidates with a minimum ABET qualification, and no prior experience is required. Each advertised post provides an opportunity to contribute to the effective functioning of military facilities while gaining valuable work exposure in a structured environment. Applicants are encouraged to follow all submission guidelines carefully and ensure that the prescribed Z83 form and detailed CV are completed accurately before the closing date.
CLEANER (X7 POSTS)
REFERENCE NUMBER: SAAF HQ REF NO: 01/42/25/G7
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: SAAF Headquarters Unit, Dequar Road, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of ABET qualification.
- No experience.
Special requirements (Skills needed): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it. Knowledge of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment. Ability to operate cleaning machines. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to work in team and individually.
DUTIES:
- Perform cleaning related duties in offices and other facilities as determined by Supervisor (i.e. sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, dusting, polishing furniture and floors).
- Clean ablution facilities.
- Report any defects in the workplace to immediate supervisor.
ENQUIRIES: Lt Col J. Songca Tel No: (012) 312 2343
APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, South African Air Force Headquarters Unit, Private Bag X199, Pretoria, 0001 or may be hand deliver at 07 Dequar road, CBD, Pretoria or email to: [email protected]
NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
CLEANER (X7 POSTS)
REFERENCE NUMBER: SAAFCOL/01/42/25/4D
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: SA Air Force College, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of ABET qualification.
- No experience.
Special requirements (Skills needed): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it. Knowledge of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment. Ability to operate cleaning machines. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to work in team and individually.
DUTIES:
- Perform cleaning related duties in offices and other facilities as determined by Supervisor (i.e. sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, dusting, polishing furniture and floors).
- Clean ablution facilities.
- Report any defects in the workplace to immediate supervisor.
ENQUIRIES: Maj K.L. Bosch Tel No: (012) 351 5045/5172
APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, SA Air Force College, Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143 or may be hand deliver to Abraham Kriel Road, Thaba Tshwane, Centurion or email to [email protected]
NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
CLEANER (X13 POSTS)
REFERENCE NUMBER: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/8
SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of ABET qualification.
- No experience.
Special Requirements (Skills needed): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal) in English. Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it. Knowledge of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment. Ability to operate cleaning machines. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to work in team and individually.
DUTIES:
- Perform cleaning related duties in offices and other facilities as determined by Supervisor (i.e. sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, dusting, polishing furniture and floors).
- Clean ablution facilities.
- Report any defects in the work place to immediate supervisor.
ENQUIRIES: Maj B. Lekgokgola/F Sgt L. Roos Tel No: (012) 672 3055
APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Air Force Base Waterkloof P.O. Box X1001, Lyttleton, 0140 or may be hand deliver at Solomon Mahlangu Drive (M10) 378 JR, Centurion Department of Defence, Air Force Base Waterkloof, PO. Box X1001, Lyttleton, 0140 or may be hand deliver at Solomon Mahlangu Drive (M10) 378 JR, Centurion or email to [email protected]
NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2025 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification).
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and research output. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) pre entry assessments (practical and ethical exercise) which will determine the candidate’s suitability. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.