Senwes invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Cleaner position based in Hennenman, Free State. The role is offered on a permanent part-time basis and involves maintaining cleanliness across offices, storerooms, silo workhouse areas, weighbridge offices and sanitation facilities to support safe and hygienic working conditions.

The position is suitable for candidates residing within 30 km of Hennenman who demonstrate good time management, teamwork and basic communication skills. Previous cleaning experience and a Grade 10 qualification will be advantageous. Applicants must have a clear criminal record and be able to follow health, safety, security and environmental procedures while performing cleaning duties.

Position Title: Cleaner
Location: Hennenman, Free State
Employment Type: Permanent – Part-Time
Working Hours: 8 hours per day
Work Schedule: As needed according to operational requirements
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: To be confirmed
Application Requirement Radius: Within 30 km of Hennenman

Position Overview

The Cleaner position in Hennenman supports operational hygiene, safety compliance and facility maintenance within a structured agricultural and storage environment. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness across multiple work areas, including offices, storerooms, silo workspaces and sanitation facilities, ensuring that operational environments remain safe, orderly and compliant with workplace standards.

The position contributes to maintaining professional site conditions by supporting cleaning routines across administrative offices, storage facilities and technical workspaces. Responsibilities include sanitation of public and staff facilities, removal of waste materials, maintenance of work areas and assistance with general site-related support duties when required.

The role forms part of daily operational support services that ensure workspaces remain hygienic, functional and aligned with environmental and safety procedures. Duties involve both routine scheduled cleaning and response-based cleaning activities depending on operational requirements across the facility.

Purpose of the Role

The Cleaner position exists to maintain hygiene standards across designated areas while supporting safe operational conditions in offices, storage facilities and silo-related infrastructure.

Primary objectives associated with the role include:

• Maintaining cleanliness of offices and administrative workspaces
• Ensuring sanitation of staff and public restroom facilities
• Supporting hygiene standards within silo workhouse environments
• Assisting with cleaning of weighbridge offices
• Removing refuse from operational areas
• Supporting environmental safety compliance through proper waste handling
• Protecting company property during cleaning activities
• Supporting workplace readiness through organised cleaning routines

Core Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities associated with the Cleaner position include:

• Cleaning offices to maintain professional workplace standards
• Cleaning shelves located within administrative and storage environments
• Cleaning windows across operational and office buildings
• Maintaining cleanliness of storerooms
• Cleaning designated workspaces according to site schedules
• Sanitising toilets used by staff
• Sanitising public toilet facilities
• Maintaining hygiene compliance within sanitation areas
• Removing waste materials from workspaces
• Disposing refuse in designated skip bins
• Supporting cleaning within silo workhouse environments
• Cleaning silo administrative offices
• Cleaning weighbridge office areas
• Ensuring workspaces remain free from hazards
• Maintaining organised cleaning routines across site locations

Additional routine tasks include:

• Supporting hygiene readiness in shared facilities
• Cleaning surfaces exposed to operational dust or residue
• Maintaining visibility standards in office windows
• Supporting workplace presentation standards
• Assisting with cleaning preparation before inspections

Waste Management Responsibilities

Waste handling forms a key component of the Cleaner role and includes the following responsibilities:

• Collecting refuse from offices
• Removing waste from storerooms
• Transporting refuse safely to disposal areas
• Ensuring waste is placed correctly inside skip bins
• Preventing accumulation of waste materials in operational zones
• Supporting environmentally responsible disposal practices
• Maintaining cleanliness of refuse handling points
• Supporting recycling compliance procedures where applicable

Sanitation Responsibilities

Sanitation duties focus on maintaining hygienic facilities used by staff and visitors:

• Cleaning staff toilets according to hygiene schedules
• Cleaning public toilets regularly
• Sanitising toilet surfaces and fixtures
• Maintaining availability of sanitary conditions
• Ensuring floors remain dry and safe after cleaning
• Preventing contamination risks in sanitation areas
• Supporting compliance with workplace hygiene standards
• Maintaining consistent sanitation routines across all facilities

Silo and Operational Area Cleaning Responsibilities

The Cleaner role includes maintaining hygiene across technical operational environments:

• Cleaning inside silo workhouse areas
• Supporting cleanliness in silo administration offices
• Cleaning weighbridge office workspaces
• Maintaining safe floor conditions inside operational buildings
• Supporting dust control within designated cleaning zones
• Ensuring operational surfaces remain safe for staff use
• Supporting compliance with facility maintenance standards

Property Protection Responsibilities

The Cleaner position includes responsibilities related to protecting company resources during cleaning activities:

• Safeguarding company property during cleaning procedures
• Preventing damage to office equipment while cleaning
• Protecting storage shelves during sanitation routines
• Maintaining safe handling of cleaning tools near stock
• Supporting secure cleaning practices within storage areas
• Ensuring cleaning procedures do not interfere with operational equipment
• Supporting preservation of workplace infrastructure

Health and Safety Compliance Responsibilities

Strict adherence to safety procedures forms part of daily cleaning duties:

• Following workplace safety procedures at all times
• Complying with environmental cleaning regulations
• Observing security procedures during cleaning tasks
• Maintaining safe movement within operational areas
• Reporting hazards identified during cleaning routines
• Supporting emergency readiness within cleaning zones
• Maintaining safe handling of cleaning chemicals
• Supporting compliance with site-specific safety instructions

Emergency Response Responsibilities

The Cleaner position includes participation in emergency-related responses when required:

• Acting appropriately during fire incidents
• Responding according to workplace emergency procedures
• Supporting evacuation readiness when necessary
• Reporting security incidents observed during cleaning duties
• Maintaining awareness of emergency routes within facilities
• Supporting safe working environments during unexpected events

Ad-Hoc Duties and Support Tasks

Additional responsibilities may be assigned depending on operational needs:

• Supporting general site cleaning requirements outside routine schedules
• Assisting management with additional hygiene tasks
• Supporting preparation of facilities before inspections
• Maintaining readiness of shared operational spaces
• Supporting cleaning needs during peak operational periods
• Assisting with facility readiness during internal events
• Supporting site presentation standards when requested

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Residence within 30 km of Hennenman
• Clear criminal record
• Ability to perform routine cleaning duties consistently
• Ability to follow workplace safety procedures
• Ability to maintain hygiene standards across multiple facility areas

These requirements support safe and efficient performance within operational cleaning environments.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications strengthen suitability for the Cleaner position:

• Grade 10 qualification
• Previous experience working as a cleaner
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Exposure to workplace sanitation procedures
• Experience maintaining administrative office environments

Candidates without preferred qualifications may still be considered if minimum requirements are met.

Preferred Candidate Age Range

Applications are suitable for individuals within the following age category:

• Candidates between 18 and 63 years of age

This range aligns with operational role expectations and workplace policy requirements.

Cleaning Equipment Knowledge Expectations

Candidates may benefit from familiarity with:

• Floor cleaning tools
• Surface cleaning products
• Window cleaning equipment
• Sanitising agents
• Waste removal containers
• Protective cleaning gloves
• Workplace-approved cleaning chemicals

Knowledge of safe equipment usage supports efficiency and compliance during cleaning routines.

Work Environment Expectations

The Cleaner position operates within a mixed administrative and operational environment that includes:

• Offices
• Storerooms
• Windows and shelving areas
• Public sanitation facilities
• Staff sanitation facilities
• Silo workhouse environments
• Silo administration offices
• Weighbridge offices

The role requires movement between multiple facility areas depending on cleaning schedules and operational needs.

Physical Work Requirements

The position involves routine physical cleaning activities including:

• Walking between facility areas
• Lifting light cleaning equipment
• Carrying refuse materials
• Handling cleaning tools
• Standing for extended periods during cleaning routines
• Moving between indoor and semi-industrial workspaces

These activities form part of standard daily cleaning responsibilities.

Work Schedule Expectations

The Cleaner position follows a flexible operational schedule:

• Eight working hours per day
• Work shifts assigned according to operational needs
• Cleaning tasks performed as required by site conditions
• Schedule adjustments depending on facility activity levels

Flexibility supports alignment with site operational requirements.

Application Assessments Required

Applicants may be required to complete the following assessment:

• Customer Centric Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery

Completion of this assessment supports evaluation of workplace readiness and performance potential.

Application Questions

Applicants may be required to respond to the following during the application process:

• Current residential area location
• Experience using cleaning equipment and products
• Ability to complete cleaning tasks independently
• Response approach when identifying safety hazards
• Correct action when noticing spills on floors
• Confirmation of Grade 10 completion status

These questions support evaluation of operational suitability for the role.

Workplace Conduct Expectations

Successful performance in the Cleaner role requires adherence to:

• Workplace safety policies
• Environmental cleaning procedures
• Security compliance instructions
• Property protection standards
• Hygiene maintenance expectations
• Operational cleaning schedules
• Emergency response procedures

Compliance with these expectations supports safe and effective workplace performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit an application through the designated recruitment platform listed in the vacancy advertisement and complete all required screening steps before final submission. Applicants are required to provide accurate personal details, confirm residential location within 30 km of Hennenman and respond to assessment questions related to cleaning experience, safety awareness and ability to complete tasks independently.

Completion of the Customer Centric Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery forms part of the application process and must be finalised before applications can be considered. Only completed applications that meet the minimum requirements, including a clear criminal record and availability to perform cleaning duties as scheduled, will proceed to further evaluation stages.