Assistant Director: Cleaning Services

About

The post maintains cleaning-service strategies and policies and manages related administration, contracts, inspections and providers. It requires an NQF 6 public administration or related qualification, relevant experience and a valid driver’s licence. Salary: R605 742 per annum Reference: 2026/389 Duty station: Mmabatho Regional Office

How to apply

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be emailed to RecruitMBT26-22@dpw.gov.za. Indicate reference number 2026/389.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning services strategies and policies.
• Conduct research on latest developments.
• Manage the provision of administration services related to cleaning services and contracts.
• Undertake site inspections of progress and quality of work performed.
• Conduct screening of contracted private cleaning service providers.
• Provide cleaning management services.
• Co-ordinate, supervise and direct the effective utilisation and service delivery of personnel and contractors.

Qualifications

• A minimum three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6)/ National Diploma in Public Administration or related qualifications plus relevant years of experience in the field.
• The candidate must have knowledge of types and purposes of cleaning materials, Procurement and tender regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational health and safety, PFMA and other Government prescripts.
• Skills: Analytical thinking, Computer literacy, Effective communication (verbal and written), ability to work with consultants, professionals and staff at various levels, Interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Problem-solving, Decision-making skills, Motivational skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.