Cleaner X 23 (Multiple Posts) | SA Army Careers South Africa

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Locations & Number of Posts:

  • JSB Wonderboom, Wonderboom, Gauteng – 1 Post

  • 9 SAI Bn, Cape Town, Western Cape – 4 Posts

  • JSB Garrison, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria – 5 Posts

  • School of Armour, Bloemfontein, Free State – 2 Posts

  • 1 SA Tank Regiment, Brandhof, Free State – 1 Post

  • Army Support Base (ASB) Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga – 3 Posts

  • 7 SAI Bn, Phalaborwa, Limpopo – 2 Posts

  • 10 SAI Bn, Mahikeng, North West – 5 Posts

Job Type: Permanent (Level 02)
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum
Reference Numbers: JSBWON/01/41/25/20 | 9SAIBN/01/41/25/21 | JSBGAR/01/41/25/22 | SAFMN/01/41/25/23 | 1SATR/01/41/25/24 | ASBMP/01/41/25/25 | 7SAIBN/01/41/25/26 | 10SAIBN/01/41/25/27
Closing Date: 30 November 2025


About SA Army

The South African Army ensures that all facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and hygienic condition. Cleaners play a crucial role in supporting operational readiness by maintaining offices, ablution facilities, kitchens, and conference rooms across military bases.

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Position Overview

The Cleaner is responsible for performing routine and general cleaning duties in allocated areas to maintain a safe, hygienic, and organized environment.

These positions are ideal for candidates who are disciplined, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team.


Key Responsibilities

  • Clean and maintain offices, kitchens, bathrooms, conference rooms, and other facilities.

  • Dust, sweep, vacuum, scrub, and polish floors, furniture, walls, windows, and carpets.

  • Empty dustbins and dispose of waste appropriately.

  • Safeguard and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies.

  • Maintain registers for cleaning materials distributed and used.

  • Apply Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures.

  • Report defects or maintenance issues to supervisors.

  • Ensure general hygiene and safety standards are upheld at all times.


Minimum Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

  • ABET qualification (minimum).

Experience & Skills:

  • No prior experience required.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal).

  • Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment and procedures.

  • Ability to operate cleaning machines and basic hand tools.

  • Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks independently or in a team.

  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills.


Core Competencies

  • Reliability and punctuality.

  • Attention to detail and quality of work.

  • Teamwork and collaboration.

  • Initiative and ability to follow instructions.

  • Physical endurance and consistency.

  • Adherence to OHS and hygiene standards.


Why Join SA Army

  • Be part of a structured and disciplined military environment.

  • Gain experience in facility management and cleaning services in a government setting.

  • Contribute to maintaining safe and hygienic environments for military personnel.

  • Opportunities for career development within the SA Army structure.

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How to Apply

JSB Wonderboom, Gauteng – 1 Post
Private Bag X01, Doornpoort, 1700
Hand Deliver: Military Base Wonderboom, Lindvelt Road, Doornpoort, 1700
Email: Theresa.VanDyk@dod.mil.za
Enquiries: Maj N.C Vuma – Tel: (012) 529 0440

9 SAI Bn, Cape Town, Western Cape – 4 Posts
Private Bag X4, Eersterivier, 7103
Hand Deliver: Spine Road, Ext 29, Eersterivier
Email: Chaney.Bailey@dod.mil.za
Enquiries: Capt P.S. Bam – Tel: (021) 787 6155

JSB Garrison, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria – 5 Posts
Private Bag X1001, Thaba Tshwane
Hand Deliver: No1 Van Reeback Road, Thaba Tshwane
Email: Netshutungulu@dod.mil.za
Enquiries: Lt K.P. Matebula / Ms M.T.P. Lekgetho – Tel: (012) 684 2198 / (012) 684 2029

School of Armour, Bloemfontein, Free State – 2 Posts
Private Bag X40004, Tempe, 9318
Email: schoolofarmour.sa@gmail.com
Enquiries: WO2 S. du Preez – Tel: (051) 402-1739

1 SA Tank Regiment, Brandhof, Free State – 1 Post
Private Bag X04, Brandhof
Email: 1satankregiment@gmail.com
Enquiries: Sgt Senoko – Tel: (051) 402-1629

Army Support Base (ASB) Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga – 3 Posts
Private Bag X11277, Nelspruit, 1200
Hand Deliver: Citrus Crescent No 6, Nelspruit
Email: Julia.Matsepa@dod.mil.za
Enquiries: Maj S.M Mbuyane / Ms M. Scheepers – Tel: (013) 756 2284 / (013) 756 2186

7 SAI Bn, Phalaborwa, Limpopo – 2 Posts
Private Bag X01015, Phalaborwa
Hand Deliver: Hendrick van Eck Road, 7 SAI Bn Military Base
Email: imsc.7sai@dod.mil.za
Enquiries: Capt Machaba – Tel: (015) 780 4066

10 SAI Bn, Mahikeng, North West – 5 Posts
Private Bag X2014, Mahikeng, 2745
Hand Deliver: Ramatlabama Road, 10 SAI Bn Military Base, Mahikeng
Email: 10saibnstaffing@dod.mil.za
Enquiries: Lt Ratema – Tel: (018) 389 6515

Note: The Department of Defence promotes equity (race, gender, and disability) and encourages applications that enhance representivity according to the Employment Equity Plan.


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