Apply for Cleaner Jobs – Department of Defence (16 Positions)

Job Overview

The Department of Defence is offering Cleaner Jobs across multiple locations in South Africa. These 16 positions give job seekers the opportunity to gain work experience in cleaning, maintenance, and basic facility care. Applicants must have ABET or Grade 12 qualification, and no experience is required.

Positions Details

  • Department: Department of Defence
  • Positions Available: 16 Cleaner Jobs
  • Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
  • Closing Date: 12 December 2025

These Cleaner Jobs are entry-level positions. Candidates must be able to work independently and in teams, communicate effectively in English, and follow health and safety procedures.

Positions Available :

1.Cleaner (School of Engineers, Kroonstad)

Position Details

  • Reference: SCH ENGR/02/43/25/21
  • Centre: School of Engineers, Kroonstad

Minimum Requirements

  • ABET qualification
  • No experience needed
  • Ability to operate cleaning machines and perform routine cleaning tasks

Duties

  • Clean offices, kitchens, bathrooms, and conference rooms
  • Maintain registers of cleaning materials
  • Dust, polish furniture, wash floors, walls, windows, and carpets
  • Apply OHS measures and report defects

How To Apply

Email: Maartens@dod.mil.za
Hand-deliver: Military Base, Kroonstad, Marais Street
Enquiries: Capt Makhalimele – (056) 216 2063 / 2200

2.Cleaner (3 South African Infantry Battalion, Kimberley, Northern Cape)

Position Details

  • Reference: 3SAI/02/43/25/22
  • Centre: 3 South African Infantry Battalion, Kimberley

Minimum Requirements

  • ABET qualification
  • No experience needed
  • Ability to operate cleaning machines and basic hand tools

Duties

  • Sweep, vacuum, dust, polish furniture and floors
  • Clean ablution facilities and offices
  • Report defects and maintain equipment

How To Apply

Email: 3saibn@dod.mil.za
Hand-deliver: Midlands Military Base, Kimberley
Enquiries: Second Lieutenant T. Thejane – (053) 830 3528 / Warrant Officer D.D. Arries – (053) 830 3527

3.Cleaner (School of Tactical Intelligence, Potchefstroom)

Position Details

  • Reference: SCHTACINT/02/43/25/23
  • Centre: School of Tactical Intelligence, Potchefstroom

Minimum Requirements

  • ABET qualification
  • No experience
  • Basic health and safety knowledge
  • Teamwork and individual work capability

Duties

  • Clean offices, conference rooms, and ablution facilities
  • Sweep, vacuum, dust, polish, wash floors and windows
  • Maintain and report on equipment
  • Follow OHS procedures

How To Apply

Email: Koos.Mahlangu@dod.mil.za
Hand-deliver: Jan Smuts Avenue, Potchefstroom
Enquiries: Colonel T.T. Wallace / Capt S.B. Moatshe – (018) 289 1107 / 1051 / 1052

4. Cleaner (SA Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg)

  • Reference: ARMYGYM/02/43/25/24
  • Centre: SA Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg
  • Requirements: ABET qualification, no experience
  • Duties: Vacuuming, dusting, cleaning floors, cutlery, toilets, windows, office furniture, OHS compliance

How To Apply

Email: Aldo.jacobs@dod.mil.za
Hand-deliver: Cnr Jacobs & Louw Street, Heidelberg
Enquiries: Maj M.D. Sejake – (016) 340 2272 / WO1 A.A. Jacobs – (016) 340 2065

5.Cleaner (SA Army Training Formation HQ, Pretoria)

  • Reference: ARMYTRGFMN/02/43/25/25
  • Centre: Pretoria
  • Requirements: ABET qualification, no experience
  • Duties: Sweep, vacuum, dust, polish furniture, wash floors, clean cutlery and toilets, apply OHS measures

How To Apply

Email: Nyabane.Maswanganyi@dod.mil.za
Hand-deliver: Dequar Road, Pretoria
Enquiries: Maj M.P. Chauke – (012) 355 1167 / SSgt T. Kgare – (012) 355 1391

6. Cleaner (Army Support Base, Potchefstroom)

  • Reference: ASBPOTCH/02/43/25/26
  • Centre: Potchefstroom
  • Requirements: ABET qualification, no experience
  • Duties: Clean offices, floors, furniture, cutlery, toilets, apply OHS measures

How To Apply

Email: 17Mu.Invites@dod.mil.za
Hand-deliver: Corner Eleazer & Ventersdorp Rd, Potchefstroom
Enquiries: Capt V.T. Mokone – (018) 289 0313 / Ms S.S. Shedi – (018) 289 3378

7.Cleaner (Army Support Base, Eastern Cape)

  • Reference: ASBEC/02/43/25/27
  • Centre: Humewood, Port Elizabeth
  • Requirements: ABET qualification, no experience
  • Duties: Sweep, vacuum, dust, polish furniture and floors, clean ablution facilities, OHS compliance

How To Apply

Email: Erika.VanTonder@dod.mil.za
Hand-deliver: Willow Drive, Humewood, Port Elizabeth
Enquiries: WO2 Z.C. Mdokwe – (041) 505 1237 / Ms S. Van der Watt – (041) 505 1248

Why Apply

These Cleaner Jobs offer entry-level employment, no experience is needed, and only ABET or Grade 12 is required. With 16 positions available across South Africa, candidates have the opportunity to join the Department of Defence, gain practical work experience, and contribute to maintaining hygiene and facilities in military environments.

Important Notes

  • All posts require the Z83 form and a detailed CV
  • Only shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents
  • Download Z83 Form Here

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