Tea Lady / Office Cleaner

How2Apply Talent Network
Soweto, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Cleaning & Domestic
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Job Description

People notice a clean government office building; in Soweto, you would be the reason it shines. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a government office building on the Soweto side of Gauteng. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

  • Clean glass doors and internal windows without streaks
  • Mix cleaning chemicals at the dilution shown on the label, never by guesswork
  • Wipe desks, door handles, lift buttons and light switches
  • Clean the kitchenette, wash cups and wipe down the fridge and microwave
  • Set up and clear boardrooms before and after meetings

You'll need

  • Grade 10 or higher
  • Comfortable using cleaning chemicals safely with gloves
  • Clean criminal record for most corporate sites
  • Able to stand, bend and walk for a full shift
  • You take pride in a job done properly, even when nobody checks
  • Honest, because you work around laptops and personal items

Extra points for

  • Supervisory experience for team leader posts
  • Tea service or kitchen experience
  • Training on a floor polisher or scrubber machine

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: 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 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Soweto; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSoweto, Gauteng
CategoryCleaning & Domestic
ExperienceEntry level
Posted16 October 2026
Closing Date16 November 2026
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