CLEANER (X2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

CLOSING DATE : 10 November 2023

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the
address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the
newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and
Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under
vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training,
qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience). All required
information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related
documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s
license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as
such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during
the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to
applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in
Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as
compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For
posts requiring a driver’s license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to
complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the
applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. A SAQA evaluation certificate
must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications
that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be
considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form
and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must
provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when
shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity
employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of
the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment
Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be
taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this
advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered. The department
reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE
Targets

POST: CLEANER REF NO: 101123/09 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Water Resource Management
Dir: RQIS

SALARY : R125 373 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE : Roodeplaat, Resource Quality Information Services

REQUIREMENTS : An ABET certificate or relevant qualification. Cleaning experience in the
laboratory will serve as an added advantage. Basic knowledge of cleaning
principles. Basic knowledge of chemical use e.g., dilution/mixing.
Understanding of cleaning equipment used. Knowledge of health and safety
requirements. Knowledge of record keeping. Basic understanding and
applying of laboratory safety rules. Basic understanding of applying or using
chemicals correctly. Good communication and interpersonal relations.

DUTIES : Clean laboratory and equipment. Remove all laboratory waste according to
procedures. Clean glass and plastic ware according to procedures. Remove
and connect gas cylinders. Complete relevant forms to ensure traceability of
laboratory activities. Stock taking of cleaning materials. Requesting cleaning
materials as and when needed. Clean storerooms, kitchen, offices, corridors,
and boardrooms any other environment allocated for cleaning. Emptying
waste bins. Prepare boardrooms for meetings. Arrange crockery, utensils and
cutlery required during meetings. Wash and keep stock of crockery, utensils,
and cutlery. Fill and refill drinking water containers. Clean rest rooms. Refill
hand wash liquid and toilet papers. Report broken machines and equipment.

ENQUIRIES : Ms J. Lekekiso Tel No: (012) 808 9750

APPLICATIONS : Roodeplaat: Please forward your applicant quoting the relevant reference
number to The Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350,
Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie
and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001

FOR ATTENTION : Planning, Recruitment and Selection Unit

NOTE : Preference will be given to male candidates