South African Police Service (SAPS) is hiring Cleaners
The South African Police Service (SAPS) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the available positions, emphasizing a commitment to professionalism and service excellence. Prospective applicants should ensure they meet the required qualifications and possess the necessary skills to contribute effectively to the goals of SAPS. The organization values dedication, integrity, and a strong work ethic, which are essential qualities for those seeking to join its ranks.
Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the application requirements and submit all necessary documentation within the stipulated timeframe. The recruitment process aims to identify individuals who can uphold SAPS’s mandate and foster a safe and orderly environment. By joining SAPS, candidates have the opportunity to be part of a respected institution focused on public safety and community well-being.
Position: Cleaner (3 Posts)
Reference Number: DPCI/HO/68/2025
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Department: Governance and Corporate Services: Supply Chain Management (Head Office)
Closing Date: 31 October 2025 at 16:00
Job Overview
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is seeking three Cleaners to join our team at the Head Office in Pretoria. The role involves maintaining high-level hygiene and performing routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment across SAPS premises.
Requirements
A Grade 10 qualification will serve as an advantage.
Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
Be able to read and write.
The ability to operate elementary machines and equipment.
Willing to work extended hours when necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining of high-level hygiene in and around the SAPS premises where routine tasks are to be performed, which may include inner or outer parameters.
Performing routine tasks such as dusting furniture and floors, removing refuse bags.
Mopping of all tiled floors.
Cleaning bathrooms, kitchenware and utensils.
Safekeeping and handling of a variety of cleaning materials.
Loading and unloading of goods.
Garden maintenance services.
Washing and cleaning of State vehicles, Kitchenware and utensils.
CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2025 at 16:00
HOW TO APPLY
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form. Short-listed applicants will be required to produce original documentation. Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
Applications for the cleaner positions can be submitted through several convenient methods to accommodate all candidates. Hand-delivery is accepted at the Head Office, specifically via the Main Security gate at 01 Cresswell Road, Promat Building, Silverton. This method ensures direct receipt of applications and allows candidates to confirm delivery in person if preferred.
HOW TO APPLY
For those who find it easier to apply online or from a remote location, applications can be sent via email to: dpcivacancies@saps.gov.za.
option provides a quick and accessible way to forward applications without the need to travel, while also enabling electronic tracking. It is important to ensure that all required documents are included and that the reference number and post details are clearly stated in the application to avoid any confusion during processing.
For candidates opting to submit their applications by post, proper addressing is essential to guarantee that the application reaches the correct department without delay. Postal applications should be addressed to The Section Commander: Personnel Management, directed to the attention of Col A Wessels, Lieutenant Colonel BK Mhlahlo, or Captain MJ Modisha. The full postal address is Private Bag X94, Pretoria, 0001. This formal postal procedure is vital for applications sent via courier or regular mail and ensures that submissions are handled and routed correctly within the South African Police Service. Regardless of the method chosen, applicants are advised to comply with the deadline and to keep copies of their applications and any correspondence for personal records and follow-up if necessary.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form. Short-listed applicants will be required to produce original documentation.
Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks. Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (ACT NO 103 OF 1994) as applicable to the post environment. Applications must be mailed / submitted timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. If a candidate is short-listed, it will be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment.
Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate, whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from the process.
Candidates are expected to disclose if he / she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment to that post. The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database.
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening and reference checking. Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or for medical reasons are excluded. Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer / appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.
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