Department of Defence | CLEANERS (X20 Posts)

Location: AFB Hoedspruit, Limpopo and AFB Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Company: Department of Defence
Employment Type: Permanent
Posted: 17 March 2026
Closing Date: 27 March 2026 at 16h00

Department of Defence – Air Force Base Hoedspruit

REF NO: AFBHPST/02/0826/04

Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

Requirements:

• Minimum ABET qualification.
• No prior experience required.
• Skills Needed:
  • Effective verbal communication in English.
  • Basic maintenance and operation of cleaning machinery.
  • Knowledge of hand tools and cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to perform routine tasks independently or in a team.

Duties:

• Perform cleaning duties in offices and other facilities (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, window cleaning).
• Clean ablution facilities.
• Report defects to immediate supervisor.

Application Instructions:

• AFB Hoedspruit, Limpopo

  Reference Number: AFBHPST/02/08/26/04
  Number of Posts: 12

• Submit your application to:

  • Postal: Department of Defence, Air Force Base Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit, 1380

  • Email: Prince.Ratheko@dod.mil.za

  • Hand delivery: Main Gate Golf 1 and Golf 8, AFB Hoedspruit

• AFB Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

  Reference Number: AFBDBN/02/08/26/05
  Number of Posts: 8

• Submit to:

  • Postal: Department of Defence, AFB Durban, P.O. Box 1120, Amanzimtoti 4125

  • Email: afbdbnhr@dod.mil.za

  • Hand delivery: Prospecton Road, Isipingo, 4133

• Complete prescribed form Z83 (available at any Public Service Department office or DPSA website)
• Attach detailed CV with full particulars of training, qualifications, competencies, and experience.
• Applications must be originally signed and dated.
• Submit separate forms for multiple posts.

Additional Notes:

• Only shortlisted candidates will submit certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months).
• Successful candidates will undergo:
  • Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal, citizenship, financial, qualifications & employment verification).
  • Security clearance process.
  • Two pre-entry assessments: practical and integrity/ethical conduct.
• Appointments are on 12-month probation.
• Late, faxed, or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Equity Statement:
The Department of Defence is committed to promoting equity (race, gender, disability) in line with its Employment Equity Plan.

Application Notice

Only successful candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard back within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.