Security · Circular 23 of 2026
Cleaner
South African Police Service
Overview
Cleaner positions at various Northern Cape SAPS stations; R144,024 annually, Level 2, ABET Level 4 required.
Requirements
- Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post.
- Be proficient in at least English and one other official language.
- Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview.
- Be in possession of ABET Level 4/ Grade 9/ Standard 7 certificate/ report (NQF level 1 as recognized by SAQA), for which documentary proof can be produced when required.
- Knowledge, skills and competencies: Understanding of how to handle cleaning detergents.
- Occupational Health and Safety protocol.
- Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
- Be able to read and write.
- Ability to interact with other officials in a professional manner.
- The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment.
- Willing to work extended hours when necessary.
Duties
Maintaining of a high level of hygiene in and around the workplace with the cleaning of the SAPS premises assigned to, which may include either or both inner and outer parameters Performing tasks of a routine nature, such as dusting Polish furniture and floors Vacuum carpets and mopping of tile floors Remove refuse Perform maintenance tasks in and around the assigned premises Clean bathrooms and kitchens Safekeeping and handling of a variety of Aids in the cleaning of the premises*Loading and unloading of goods Garden maintenance services Washing and cleaning of state vehicles, kitchenware and utensils.
How to apply
Applications can be posted to the Provincial Head: Human Resource Management, Recruitment Office, Private Bag X5001, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver to 19 George Street (locked silver container at entrance), Kimberley 8301 or e-mail to one of the following e-mail addresses: DiamondEN@saps.gov.za SyfersRC@saps.gov.za MoorcroftT@saps.gov.za
Enquiries: Lieutenant Colonel Diamond / PO Moorcroft / PPO Syfers Tel No: (053) 839 2864/ 2813/ 3724
Notes
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. Short-listed candidates will be required to produce originals of their Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates from previous employers stating the occupation and motor vehicle driver’s license, before the interview. Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions. Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary. All short-listed candidates, including the SMS, will be expected to undergo a personal interview and shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, (a) a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, as well as (b) an integrity assessment (ethical conduct).Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment. Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment. The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994) as applicable to the post environment. Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS
Post 23/458, sourced from the DPSA Circular 23 of 2026. Apply directly to South African Police Service by 17 July 2026 at 16:00. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Aggeneys SAPS, Northern Cape
- Salary
- R144 024 p/a · Level 2
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026 at 16:00
- Reference
- — · 18 posts
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.