Cleaner jobs in South Africa
Job Title: Cleaner (X16 Posts)
Department: Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport – Fleet Management
Salary: R138,436 per annum (Level 02)
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Post Distribution and Reference Numbers:
- Bloemfontein – Ref No: FMTE 07/07/2025 (X7 Posts)
- Welkom – Ref No: FMTE 08/07/2025 (X1 Post)
- Kroonstad – Ref No: FMTE 09/07/2025 (X1 Post)
- Bethlehem – Ref No: FMTE 10/07/2025 (X1 Post)
- Qwaqwa – Ref No: FMTE 11/07/2025 (X6 Posts)
About the Opportunity:
The Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport invites applications from suitable candidates to fill sixteen (16) Cleaner positions. This is a valuable opportunity to support the department’s efforts in maintaining a clean and safe environment for staff and the public.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA.
Skills and Competencies:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to read and write
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Knowledge of cleaning products, materials, and equipment
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment
- Teamwork and ability to work under pressure
- Client-focused attitude and responsiveness
- Physical ability to perform manual tasks
- Good behavior, punctuality, productivity, and commitment
- Awareness of health and safety procedures
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean offices, storerooms, corridors, elevators, and boardrooms
- Dust and remove waste
- Provide water during meetings and refill water coolers
- Wash walls and windows
- Clean machinery and general kitchen utensils
- Scrub toilets and polish floors
- Vacuum carpets using a vacuum cleaner
- Supply toilet paper in restrooms
- Maintain and store cleaning materials and equipment properly
Inquiries:
Mr. L. Leiee – Tel: 082 498 7917
How to Apply:
Submit your application to:
Acting Chief Director: Fleet Management
Cnr Harvey & Rhodes Avenue
Oranjesig, Bloemfontein, 9300
Or deliver by hand to:
Government Garage Building, Bloemfontein
Or email to:
fleetrecruitment@freetrans.gov.za
Application Guidelines:
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or download at: www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp
- Attach a recent comprehensive CV only (with contactable referees – phone numbers and emails).
- Clearly indicate the job title, location, and reference number on your application.
- Ensure the Z83 is fully completed, signed, and initialed. Incomplete forms will lead to disqualification.
- Applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
- Foreign qualifications must include a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- Dual citizens must submit a police clearance certificate from their country of origin when shortlisted.
- Non-South African citizens must provide proof of South African permanent residency when shortlisted.
Additional Information:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, including:
- Criminal record
- Financial checks
- Citizenship verification
- Qualification and employment verification
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
- Applications via fax are not accepted.
- Successful candidates will be required to:
- Sign an employment contract and performance agreement within 3 months
- Undergo security clearance within 3 months of appointment




