Cleaner

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REF NO: NCRTVET/758/10/2026/SUP/GASS/DAR/01 REQUIREMENTS: South African Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen. Literacy: Ability to read and write. Communication: Good communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Fitness: Physically fit and able to perform demanding cleaning tasks. Reliability: Be punctual and dependable. competencies: Cleaning Agents: The proper use and handling of various cleaning chemicals and detergents. Cleaning Equipment: The operation and maintenance of standard cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, mops, and floor polishers. Safety Procedures: Health and s afety regulations related to cleaning, including the use of protective gear and the safe disposal of waste. Hygiene Standards: General hygiene principles and standards. Organisational Skills: The ability to manage tasks efficiently and prioritise duties. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning. Time Management: The ability to complete assigned tasks within specified timeframes. Problem-Solving: The ability to handle unexpected cleaning challenges effectively . Teamwork: The capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Cleaning Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in a cleaning role, preferably in an Educational or Classroom environment. References: Proven track record of re liability and good performance. Education: A Grade 10 (Standard 8) or equivalent qualification is required. Formal Training: Any formal training or certification in professional cleaning or hygiene will be an added advantage. NOTE: Applicants are required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application and must submit a fully signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short -listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received w ithin three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications. 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 will be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels s hall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. considered. DUTIES: Cleaning Offices, corridors, halls and classrooms. Cleaning of general Kitchens. Cleaning of Restrooms. Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment. SALARY: R144 024 per annum (Level 02) CENTRE: Northern Cape Rural TVET College, De Aar Campus ENQUIRIES: PJ Reyneke at 087 188 2060 APPLICATIONS: Apply online at https://ncrz83.ngnscan.co.za/

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