Below are the sites that are worth your time — and how to use them effectively.

Indeed South Africa (great for volume)
Indeed usually has many listings, especially for “cleaner,” “general cleaner,” and roles in different cities. The key here is to filter smartly:

PNet (strong for “General Cleaner”)
PNet is widely used in the country and often concentrates listings for general cleaners with a focus on companies and outsourced providers. It also gives hints about popular locations for these roles — usually major centers and corporate areas.

CareerJunction (good for alerts and regional focus)
CareerJunction helps you see openings by province and region (Gauteng, Western Cape, Durban Region, Cape Town Region, Pretoria Region, etc.). If you want a more organized search and consistent alerts, this works well.

LinkedIn (less volume, but good for networks and outsourced roles)
LinkedIn doesn’t usually have the same number of listings as the portals above for cleaning jobs, but it can be useful for:

Classifieds and platforms (with extra caution)
Classified sites can have many opportunities, but require more attention:

In cleaning jobs, the safest comparison starts with hourly pay and hours worked. A key reference is the National Minimum Wage, which in 2025 was set at R 28.79 per hour (effective from March 1, 2025). Many entry‑level jobs use this as a base.

From there, averages vary by city, type of employer, and environment complexity (a hospital or lab usually requires more care, for example). Here’s a practical view of how offers typically behave across five high‑demand regions:

Johannesburg (Gauteng)
Johannesburg tends to concentrate openings as a corporate and services hub. It’s common to see both day and night shifts and outsourced contracts. Here, salary is often shown as hourly pay, with overtime possibilities depending on schedule.

Sandton (Gauteng)
Sandton is a strong corporate area; therefore, listings appear in office buildings, commercial spaces, and condominiums. Often, it’s not just the pay — the package (uniform, routine standards, closer supervision) matters too. If the job is in a corporate building, ask about transport support (travel allowance or reimbursement) because commuting can be costly.

Cape Town (Western Cape)
Cape Town usually has many listings in commerce, hospitality, offices, and student housing. In some instances, the pay can be more competitive when the role demands high productivity (large areas) or specific shifts. Check if the company provides equipment and products — this affects your cost and routine.

Pretoria / Tshwane (Gauteng)
Pretoria often has opportunities in government bodies, schools, condos, and local companies, along with outsourced providers covering public and private contracts. Here, it’s normal to find more formal job descriptions that ask for references and reliability history.

Durban (KwaZulu‑Natal)
Durban appears frequently with openings tied to services, condominiums, commerce, and some hospitality fronts (cleaning common areas). Like other cities, pay fluctuates with schedule and contract type. To compare offers, always ask: hours per week, days, and whether there’s extra for Sundays/holidays.

Negotiation tip (without overcomplicating): even when an ad says “market related,” you can naturally ask, “What is the hourly rate and how does the schedule work?” This brings the conversation to what really matters.

Common Benefits in Cleaning Jobs (What to Look for and Confirm)

Benefits vary widely depending on contract formality. In well‑structured roles, especially in larger companies and outsourced providers, these items often appear:

If you’re writing a review for WordPress, guide readers to confirm in writing: which benefits are real, when they start (probation period), and whether there are any deductions.

Most Requested Requirements (and How to Prepare)

Most cleaner/general cleaner jobs don’t require a diploma, but there’s a recurring “package” of requirements:

A simple way to boost your chances is to adjust your CV with words recruiters look for: mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, deep cleaning, sanitizing, waste removal, restocking supplies, attention to detail.

In general, cities with the most openings are those that concentrate:

Because of this, Johannesburg and Sandton (Gauteng) and Cape Town (Western Cape) tend to appear frequently. Durban (KwaZulu‑Natal) and Pretoria/Tshwane (Gauteng) are also strong targets, especially if you filter by “region” on portals and activate alerts.

If your blog reader is open to relocating, a good strategy is to activate alerts for Gauteng + Western Cape and apply to jobs with phone/video interviews when possible.

One advantage of cleaning jobs is room for growth, especially in larger companies and corporate contracts. A common path is:

Cleaning is essential for companies, schools, hospitals, and services — and this creates constant demand.
In addition, many contracts are recurring (monthly/annual), meaning there’s always replacement and new openings, especially in urban centers and growing service regions.

For those seeking an entry point into the job market, cleaning jobs can be a direct path: you start in an operational role, learn standards and routine, and can advance to leadership as you gain experience.

If you want practical results, focus on three actions:

With a direct CV, organized references, and attention to the contract (UIF, leave, uniform, transport, and training), you avoid wasting time on weak offers and greatly increase your chances of entering a company that allows real career growth.