Housekeeping Executive (Ref CMS-CT15/2026)

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Cape Town is seeking a Permanent Level 2 Housekeeper to join our facilities team. The role requires Grade 9 or ABET Level 2 and involves basic cleaning tasks across offices and meeting spaces.

Responsibilities include cleaning offices, preparing tea and water for meetings, waste disposal, stock control of cleaning materials, and reporting faults or breakages. Collaboration and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 9 or ABET Level 2 (NQF 1–2) required.
• Cleaning experience is an advantage.
• Understand one of the official languages used in the department.
• Responsible and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, boardrooms, kitchens and passages.
• Prepare tea and water for meetings.
• Remove and dispose of waste.
• Keep stock of cutlery, crockery and cleaning materials.
• Report faults, loss and breakages.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Language basics

Education

Grade 9 / ABET Level 2

Job description

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Location Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary R144 024 p.a.

Requirements Grade 9 Entry Level

Permanent Level 2 Housekeeping post at DFFE in Cape Town, paying R144,024 a year (all-inclusive). Grade 9 / ABET Level 2 required. Closes 2 November 2026.

Requirements

• Grade 9, ABET Level 2 or equivalent (NQF 1–2)
• Cleaning experience is an advantage
• Understand one of the official languages used in the department
• Responsible and able to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, boardrooms, kitchens and passages
• Prepare tea and water for meetings
• Remove and dispose of waste
• Keep stock of cutlery, crockery and cleaning materials
• Report faults, loss and breakages