Tea Lady / Office Cleaner

How2Apply Talent Network
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Cleaning & Domestic
R5 000 – R6 250/month
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Job Description

People notice a clean shopping centre; in Pinetown, you would be the reason it shines. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Pinetown; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

  • Clean and disinfect toilets, basins and urinals several times a shift
  • Wipe desks, door handles, lift buttons and light switches
  • Empty bins and take waste to the correct recycling or general skip
  • Sign the ablution checklist on the back of the door after each clean
  • Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors following the daily cleaning schedule
  • Set up and clear boardrooms before and after meetings
  • Clean the kitchenette, wash cups and wipe down the fridge and microwave

You'll need

  • Comfortable using cleaning chemicals safely with gloves
  • Able to stand, bend and walk for a full shift
  • You take pride in a job done properly, even when nobody checks
  • Clean criminal record for most corporate sites

Extra points for

  • Training on a floor polisher or scrubber machine
  • Chemical handling training from a supplier or contractor

What you get

  • Uniform and cleaning gloves provided
  • Paid overtime for weekend deep cleans
  • Permanent contract once the site contract is secured
  • UIF and paid leave under the cleaning sector rules

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: CV with references from previous cleaning sites plus police clearance certificate if the site requires it.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pinetown; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

  • Mention any machines you can use, like a scrubber or polisher. Machine cleaners are harder to find and often get picked first.
  • Ask a former supervisor if you can put their number on your CV. Cleaning contractors almost always phone a reference.

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Job details
SalaryR5 000 – R6 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryCleaning & Domestic
ExperienceEntry level
Posted28 October 2026
Closing Date27 November 2026
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