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Don’t miss the opportunity for a government position to help meet your financial targets, such as clearing debts or supporting projects for low-income areas.
Why Consider Cleaner Roles at the Department of Transport? The Road Traffic Inspectorate is responsible for ensuring safe and compliant road use in KwaZulu-Natal, and cleaners are essential for keeping the facilities operational and sanitary. These jobs provide:
Consistent Earnings: R138,486 annually (approx. R11,540 monthly).
Security of Employment: Government jobs provide long-term stability, ideal for managing financial risks like a debt of R20,000.
Minimum Qualifications: Requires only AET Level 4 (Grade 9), making it accessible for those from low-income backgrounds.
Focus on Diversity: The department is committed to diversity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
Cleaner Job Details
- Post: Cleaner (x5 Posts)
- Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)
- Locations and Reference Numbers:
- Empangeni: 2 posts (Ref No: DOT 349/2025)
- Mtubatuba: 1 post (Ref No: DOT 350/2025)
- Vryheid: 1 post (Ref No: DOT 351/2025)
- Jozini: 1 post (Ref No: DOT 352/2025)
- Closing Date: Typically 2–4 weeks from advertisement (check www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for exact date, likely mid-October 2025).
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must meet these criteria:
- Education: AET Level 4 (Grade 9 or equivalent). No matric needed, ideal for low-income applicants.
- Knowledge:
- Cleaning procedures (e.g., mopping, dusting).
- Refreshment provision (e.g., serving tea).
- Safety requirements for cleaning tasks.
- Service delivery programs.
- Operating domestic appliances (e.g., vacuum cleaners).
- Skills:
- Basic literacy and numeracy.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform routine tasks.
- Operating cleaning appliances.
- Personal Qualities:
- Reliable, responsible, and honest.
- Receptive to suggestions and polite.
- No Additional Requirements: Unlike Tshwane Metro Police jobs (requiring a driver’s license), these roles are accessible without specialized credentials.
Job Duties
As a Cleaner at the Road Traffic Inspectorate, you’ll:
- Prepare and serve tea, washing up after breaks.
- Vacuum and sweep offices, empty bins, and clean appliances.
- Clean toilets, lecture rooms, windows, and glass doors.
- Mop and polish floors, dust walls, and wipe surfaces.
These tasks ensure a safe, professional environment for TMPD operations, supporting road safety initiatives.
In 2025, here’s how to apply for cleaner positions:
- Find Job Listings:
- Use the KZN e-Recruitment Portal at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
- Visit the KZN Department of Transport’s site at www.kzntransport.gov.za.
- Check local media like News24 or The Mercury and follow @KZNGov on X for updates.
- Keep an eye on the portal daily since deadlines are tight after the september 2025 re-advertisement.
- Organize Your Documents:
- Obtain certified copies of your South African ID and AET Level 4/Grade 9 Certificate (or higher), ensuring they are no older than 3 months.
- Prepare your CV, detailing your educational background, cleaning experience (formal or informal), and contact information.
- Emphasize reliability (e.g., “Completed daily cleaning tasks at a local school”).
- Provide proof of residence with a utility bill or affidavit.
- Optionally, include a brief motivation letter expressing your commitment to maintaining clean facilities in support of TMPD’s mission.
- R50–R100 is required for certification at SAPS or PostNet.
- Step 3: Submit Your Application Online (Recommended):
- Go to www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
- Sign up on the e-Recruitment platform.
- Find the job listing (e.g., DOT 349/2025 for Empangeni).
- Upload documents and fill out the application form. In-Person or Mail: Deliver in person: Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. Mail: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Attention: Mr. B Hornsby. Retail job vacancies.
- Deadline: Check the website for exact deadline (likely mid-June 2025).
- Submit early to avoid missing the deadline.
- Step 4: Wait for Shortlisting Procedure: Shortlisted applicants might be invited for interviews or basic skill assessments (e.g., cleaning techniques). Questions: Reach out to Mr. ET Zulu at (035) 787 1442/1445/1447 for information. Cost: Allocate R200–R500 for travel to Pietermaritzburg for interviews.
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