The Department of Defence is inviting interested and suitably qualified South Africans to apply for Cleaner and Groundsman vacancies available at various military health facilities across the country. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in the public service, as no previous work experience is required. Successful candidates will be appointed to support the daily maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of Department of Defence facilities.
The available positions are open to applicants with a minimum ABET qualification. Candidates should be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and well-maintained working environments. Groundsman applicants should also have basic knowledge of gardening practices and the safe use of gardening equipment. Successful candidates will receive a salary ranging from R144,024 to R169,656 per annum (Level 02). Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date
The available positions are:
- Cleaner (X6 Posts) — 3 Military Hospital, Bloemfontein
- Cleaner (X5 Posts) — Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria
- Cleaner (X5 Posts) — Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
- Cleaner — 7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
- Groundsman — Area Military Health Unit Eastern Cape, Gqeberha
- Groundsman — Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria
- Groundsman — 8 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
The Department of Defence is inviting interested and suitably qualified South Africans to apply for the latest Cleaner and Groundsman vacancies within the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS). These opportunities are available at various centres in the Free State, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape. Applicants with a minimum ABET qualification are encouraged to apply, as no previous work experience is required. Each vacancy has a unique reference number, and candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application for each post.
Cleaner (X6 Posts) – 3 Military Hospital, Bloemfontein
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/18
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: 3 Military Hospital, Bloemfontein
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no prior experience necessary. Candidates should have the ability to stand for long hours and to work independently. Organising, communication, and writing skills are important, along with basic knowledge of health and safety practices. Applicants must be willing to work shift hours as required.
Key Duties: The role covers cleaning offices, corridors, elevators, and boardrooms, including dusting and waxing furniture. Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, and shampooing of floors form part of daily tasks, along with cleaning walls, windows, and doors. Duties also include emptying and cleaning dirt bins, collecting and removing waste paper, and freshening office areas. In the kitchen, tasks include cleaning basins and washing and stocking kitchen utensils. Restroom duties involve refilling liquid soap, replacing toilet paper, hand towels, and fresheners, and emptying waste bins. The role also requires maintaining cleaning materials and equipment, reporting broken machines, cleaning equipment after use, placing demands for supplies, and collecting stock from stores.
Enquiries: Maj L. Tshita, Tel: (051) 402 2213
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, 3 Military Hospital, Private Bag X40003, Brandhof. Hand delivery is accepted at 3 Military Hospital, Furstenberg Road, Tempe Military Base, 9324, or applicants may email [email protected].
Cleaner (X5 Posts) – Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/19
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience needed. Applicants should be able to stand for long hours and work independently, with organising, communication, and writing skills. Basic health and safety knowledge is required, along with willingness to work shift hours.
Key Duties: Duties include cleaning offices, corridors, and boardrooms, dusting and waxing furniture, and sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, and shampooing floors. Cleaning walls, windows, and doors, emptying dirt bins, and removing waste paper are part of the role. Kitchen duties include cleaning basins and maintaining kitchen utensils, while restroom care covers refilling soap, replacing toilet paper and hand towels, and emptying waste bins. Maintaining cleaning equipment, reporting faults, cleaning machines after use, and placing supply demands round out the responsibilities.
Enquiries: WO2 H.P. De Beer, Tel: (012) 314 3145
How to Apply: Send applications to the Department of Defence, Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Private Bag X02, Gezina, 0031. Hand deliver to 185 Rose Street, Rietondale, or email [email protected].
Cleaner (X5 Posts) – Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/20
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. The ability to stand for long hours and work independently is needed, along with organising, communication, and writing skills. Basic health and safety knowledge and willingness to work shifts are required.
Key Duties: This position covers cleaning offices, corridors, and boardrooms, dusting and waxing furniture, and floor maintenance through sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, and shampooing. Cleaning walls, windows, and doors, plus emptying bins and removing waste paper, are included. Kitchen and restroom duties include cleaning basins, maintaining utensils, refilling soap, and replacing toilet paper and hand towels. The role also involves maintaining cleaning equipment, reporting malfunctions, cleaning machines after use, and placing supply demands.
Enquiries: Maj A.V. Teka or WO2 M.M. Motjopi, Tel: (012) 674 6125/6221
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, Human Resource Department, Military Health Training Formation, Private Bag X1022, Thaba Tshwane, 0143. Hand deliver to Military Health Training Formation, 09 Voortrekker Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, or email [email protected].
Cleaner – 7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/21
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: 7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience needed. Candidates should be able to stand for long hours, work independently, and demonstrate organising, communication, and writing skills. Basic health and safety knowledge and shift availability are required.
Key Duties: Duties include cleaning offices, corridors, and boardrooms, dusting and waxing furniture, and floor care through sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, and shampooing. Cleaning walls, windows, and doors, emptying bins, and removing waste paper form part of the role. Kitchen and restroom maintenance, along with equipment care, fault reporting, and placing supply demands, complete the responsibilities.
Enquiries: WO1 M.M. Van Denberg, Tel: (012) 671 6845
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Services, 7 Medical Battalion Group, Private Bag X1010, Lyttleton, Pretoria, 0140. Hand deliver to 7 Medical Battalion Group, Cnr North and Lionel Slade Street, Lyttleton, Pretoria, or email [email protected].
Groundsman – Area Military Health Unit Eastern Cape, Gqeberha
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/22
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Area Military Health Unit Eastern Cape, Gqeberha
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English. Knowledge of gardening services is an advantage, along with basic health and safety awareness. Sound knowledge of plants and garden equipment is important, as is the ability to work in a team and to prioritise and organise work.
Key Duties: This role covers maintaining and cleaning premises and surroundings, including emptying dirt bins. Garden maintenance includes pruning and trimming flowers and trees, mowing grass, and removing weeds and garden refuse. Duties extend to applying insecticides and cultivating soil for trees and flowers. The role also involves maintaining gardening equipment and tools, detecting and reporting malfunctions, and carrying out minor repairs on equipment.
Enquiries: Maj D.P. Monyeki, Tel: (041) 505 1060/1062
How to Apply: Send applications to the Department of Defence, Area Military Health Unit Eastern Cape, Private Bag X6032, Forest Hill, Gqeberha, 6001. Hand deliver to Army Support Base Eastern Cape Military Base Hospital, Gqeberha, Willow Drive, Forest Hill, or email [email protected].
Groundsman – Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/23
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Pretoria
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. Effective verbal communication in English is required, and gardening service knowledge is an advantage. Basic health and safety awareness, sound knowledge of plants and garden equipment, teamwork ability, and organisational skills are also needed.
Key Duties: Duties include maintaining and cleaning premises and surroundings, and emptying dirt bins. Garden care covers pruning and trimming flowers and trees, mowing grass, removing weeds and refuse, and applying insecticides. Cultivating soil for trees and flowers, maintaining gardening equipment, detecting and reporting faults, and completing minor repairs are also part of the role.
Enquiries: WO2 H.P. De Beer, Tel: (012) 314 3145
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, Private Bag X02, Gezina, 0031. Hand deliver to 185 Rose Street, Rietondale, or email [email protected].
Groundsman – 8 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/24
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Location: 8 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
Requirements: A minimum ABET qualification is required, with no experience necessary. Effective verbal communication in English is needed, along with gardening knowledge as an advantage. Basic health and safety understanding, knowledge of plants and garden equipment, teamwork, and organisational skills are also required.
Key Duties: This role covers maintaining and cleaning premises and surroundings, and emptying dirt bins. Garden responsibilities include pruning and trimming flowers and trees, mowing grass, removing weeds and garden refuse, and applying insecticides. The role also includes cultivating soil, maintaining gardening equipment and tools, reporting malfunctions, and carrying out minor repairs.
Enquiries: Maj M.M. Jagers, Tel: (012) 671 6403
How to Apply: Send applications to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Services, 8 Medical Battalion Group, Private Bag X1019, Lyttleton, Pretoria, 0140. Hand deliver to 8 Medical Battalion Group, Grunberg Leon Street, Tek Base, Lyttleton, Pretoria, or email [email protected].
Important Application Notes
Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 16h00. Applications received after this date, as well as faxed copies, will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted using Form Z83, effective from 01 January 2021, available at any Public Service Department office or through the DPSA website. Applications using an incorrect Z83 form will be disqualified. The form must be signed and dated, and accompanied by a detailed CV outlining qualifications, training, competencies, and experience. Certified copies of qualifications are only required from shortlisted candidates, submitted before the interview date and not older than six months.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form and supporting documents for each position. Applying for multiple posts on a single form will result in only the first listed post being considered. Photostat or faxed copies of documents will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including criminal record, citizenship, financial and asset verification, and qualification and employment checks. Security clearance processes also apply. Shortlisted candidates will complete pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an Integrity Assessment, both of which are scored during the interview process.
Selected candidates will be appointed on a twelve-month probation period. Financial interests must be disclosed within one month of appointment. Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful, as correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates only.
