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Requirements

Knowledge

Must be able to function in a team.

Willing to receive guidance and instructions.

Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques.

Ability to use cleaning equipment and products, application thereof according to specified cleaning techniques to ensure acceptable clean and neat appearance of building.

Understanding of basic hygiene practices.

Chemical handling skills.

Knowledge of cleaning products and applications.

Ability to read and write.

Communication and listening skills.

Planning, organising and people skills.

Duties

Cleaning of offices, reception area, corridors, elevators, boardrooms, kitchen, restrooms, equipment, state property and assets on a daily basis.

Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.

Empty office dustbins daily and dispose of all refuse appropriately in the refuse bins for collection.

Check bathrooms cleanliness regularly.

Clean windows on the inside and outside.

Store all cleaning equipment and products neatly in the designed cupboards.

Provide assistance in the preparations of meetings in boardrooms.

Serving water / tea / coffee.

Request cleaning materials.

How to apply

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za.

Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system.

All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed.

In Part B, all fields should be completed in full.

Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.

Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty.

The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations.

Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a competency–based assessment and a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.

The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.

The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons.

Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.

The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised.

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000.

The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews.

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 177 MANAGEMENT ECHELON