Listing reference: ukzn_000722
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 21 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Cleaning Staff
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE DIVISION, CLEANER X 34, (PEROMNES GRADE 16), CAMPUS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL.
Job description
The University requires the services of energetic and experienced Cleaners, who will be responsible for providing comprehensive cleaning duties to ensure that the University environment is hazard free, hygienic, and usable.
A role requires physical activity as the Cleaner is responsible for cleaning activities inside and outside of buildings and various University facilities. The main responsibilities include, general cleaning duties in offices, kitchens, ablutions, laboratories, passages, corridors and venues. Refuse removal; operating minor machinery, moving furniture, window cleaning, deep floor cleaning and maintenance.
Minimum requirements
Grade 8
One (1) year of relevant experience in the cleaning industry
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Knowledge of the operation of basic cleaning equipment
Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 November 2025.
To apply please click on the link https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php. OR visit the career portal on https://ukzn.ac.za/.
Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.
Please read the advertisement carefully. We do not consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements.
The University is committed to Employment Equity.
The University reserves the right not to fill a vacancy.
Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful
Please familiarise yourself with the University’s Section 18 Notice regarding the processing of your Personal Information.
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