Vacancy Details
Reference Number: REF: DOCS: 11/05/2025
Department: Community Safety (Safety and Liaison)
Directorate: Community Safety – Oversight
Chief Directorate: Civilian Oversight
Programme Name: Community Safety
Job Title: General Assistants (x2 positions)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: OR Tambo & Alfred Nzo
Salary Level: 2
Annual Salary Range: R138,486.00 – R163,131.00
Experience Required: None
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Grade 10 (Standard 8) or equivalent (ABET Level 4 or NQF Level 1–3)
- Experience: No prior experience necessary
Key Competencies
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Strong customer service orientation
- Integrity, honesty, loyalty, and fairness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal relations and responsiveness
- Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general cleaning duties: dust and polish office furniture, sweep, scrub, wax, and vacuum floors
- Shampoo carpets and clean walls, windows, and doors
- Empty and clean waste bins, transport waste to disposal points
- Clean and maintain restrooms: refill hand soap, replace toilet paper and towels
- Clean and maintain cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaners) after use
- Report malfunctioning equipment and request cleaning supplies as needed
Enquiries
For more information, contact:
- Ms. B. Mndindwa: 040 492 0107
- Ms. L. Mazwi: 040 492 0128
- e-Recruitment Queries: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za
Application Process
Closing Date: Friday, 6 June 2025 (no applications accepted after 23:59)
Submission Method:
- Apply online via the e-Recruitment system at: https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za or www.ecprov.gov.za
- The system auto-generates a Z83 form when applying
- Do not email, fax, post, or hand-deliver applications unless otherwise specified
- Submit only a completed and signed Z83 form and detailed CV (no supporting documents required at this stage)
- If applying online, unsigned Z83s will be accepted but must be signed at the interview
Note:
- Technical support is available weekdays: Mon–Thu (08:00–16:30), Fri (08:00–16:00)
- Contact the department directly for technical issues (include your ID number and profile email)
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications and other documents before the interview
- Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation certificate
Important Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within 6 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
- All shortlisted candidates will undergo background checks, including:
- Criminal record and citizenship verification
- Qualification and employment verification
- Financial/asset record checks
- Security clearance and competency assessments (if required)
- Successful candidates will serve a probation period of 12 to 24 months
- Misrepresentation of information will lead to disqualification or disciplinary action
Employment Equity
The department aims to promote equity in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
