Cleaner (Kuruman Campus)

Northern Cape Rural TVET College – Cleaner (Kuruman Campus)

Employer: Northern Cape Rural TVET College (Department of Higher Education & Training)

Post Reference Number: Ref: NCRTVET/729/10/2026/SUP/GASS/KUR/01 (Circular 40 of 2026, Post 40/54)

Directorate / Division: General Administrative Support Services

Nature of Appointment: Permanent

Job Level: Public Service

Salary

Level 02

Package: R144 024.00 per annum (Plus Standard Public Service Benefits)

Location: Kuruman Campus, Kuruman, Northern Cape

Posting Date: November 2026 | Closing Date: 20 November 2026

About Northern Cape Rural TVET College

Northern Cape Rural TVET College is a respected public technical and vocational education institution dedicated to empowering communities across the Northern Cape province. Through its specialized campuses—including Kuruman, Kathu, Upington, Namaqualand, and De Aar—the college delivers high-quality vocational education, practical skills training, and artisan programs that foster regional economic growth.

The Kuruman Campus, situated in the heart of the Ga-Segonyana Municipality, hosts hundreds of students, academic lecturers, administrative staff, and visitors every day. Maintaining a spotless, safe, hygienic, and well-organized learning environment is critical to the daily operation of classrooms, workshops, laboratories, and administrative offices. Joining the college support team as a Cleaner places you at the frontline of maintaining institutional hygiene and campus pride.

What the Role is All About

We are seeking a hardworking, reliable, and physical fit Cleaner to join our General Administrative Support Services team at the Kuruman Campus on a permanent basis.

In this entry-level Public Service Level 02 role, you will be responsible for executing daily cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene routines across campus facilities. Your day-to-day work involves sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing lecture rooms, offices, hallways, workshops, and ablution facilities. Additionally, you will safely handle cleaning chemicals, replenish hygiene consumables, operate basic cleaning machinery, and dispose of campus waste following occupational safety guidelines.

This position requires no prior work experience—only the ability to read and write, physical fitness, a dependable work ethic, and a basic understanding of workplace cleaning safety. If you take pride in maintaining neat, hygienic spaces and want to build a stable career in the public service, this opportunity provides a solid foundation.

Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties

1. Campus Cleaning & Hygiene Maintenance

• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors in lecture halls, administrative offices, staff rooms, corridors, computer labs, and public entrances.
• Dust, wipe, and sanitize office desks, student tables, chairs, whiteboards, door handles, light switches, and window sills.
• Thoroughly clean, disinfect, and scrub student and staff ablution facilities (toilets, basins, urinals, mirrors, and tiles) daily to uphold high public health standards.
• Vacuum carpeted areas, clean internal glass windows, and remove cobwebs from ceilings and light fixtures.

2. Hygiene Consumables & Chemical Safety

• Check, replenish, and restock toilet paper, hand soap dispensers, paper towels, and sanitizers across all campus facilities.
• Handle, measure, dilute, and apply cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and floor care detergents safely in accordance with safety instructions.
• Ensure all cleaning chemicals and detergents are stored securely in locked hygiene store cupboards when not in use.

3. Waste Management & Equipment Care

• Empty waste bins from offices, classrooms, and outdoor corridors, replacing bin liners and disposing of trash in designated central waste collection points.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain all assigned cleaning tools (mops, brooms, buckets, squeegees, floor polishers, and vacuums) after every shift.
• Report broken fixtures, leaking pipes, damaged furniture, or malfunctioning cleaning equipment to the campus supervisor promptly.
• Support deep-cleaning projects during campus holidays, examination periods, or facility maintenance windows.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Citizenship: Valid South African Citizenship.
• Literacy: Ability to read and write basic instructions, safety labels, and duty rosters.
• Work

Experience

• No prior work experience is required. This entry-level Level 02 public service post is open to dependable applicants.

• Physical Fitness: Full physical stamina and capability to perform manual labor, standing, lifting, bending, and operating cleaning equipment over full work shifts.

• Required Knowledge & Competencies

• Safety Awareness: Foundational knowledge of handling household/industrial cleaning chemicals, personal safety, and using protective clothing (gloves, aprons, masks).

• Communication & Dependability: Clear communication skills, high punctuality, honesty, and a proven track record of dependability.

• Public Service Values: High respect for public property, dedication to team effort, and adherence to Batho Pele principles in a learning environment.

• Closing Date: 20 November 2026