General Worker

LOCATION: Presidential Protection Service (KZN Nkandla)
REFERENCES: PPS 4/08/2020 (1 post)
Generic Requirements:
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
 Be a South African Citizen
 A Grade 10 qualification will serve as an advantage.
 Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
 Be able to read and write.
 Willing to work extended hours when necessary.
 Fluency in at least two official languages, of which one must be English.
 Must have no previous convictions or cases pending
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and
fingerprint verification
 Be willing to work irregular hours.
Core Functions:
 Maintaining of a high level of hygiene in and around the workplace with the cleaning of the
SAPS premises assigned to, which may include either or both inner and outer parameters
 Performing tasks of a routine nature, such as dusting
 Polish furniture and floors
 Vacuum carpets and mopping of tile floors
 Remove refuse
 Perform maintenance tasks in and around the assigned premises
 Clean bathrooms and kitchens
 Safekeeping and handling of a variety of Aids in the cleaning of the premises
 Loading and unloading of goods
 Garden maintenance services
 Washing and cleaning of state vehicles, kitchenware and utensils..
General:
 Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at
SAPS Police Stations) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be
accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may
result in the rejection of the application. The post particulars and reference number of the
post must be correctly specified on the application form. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
must be submitted together with the application form as well as copies of an applicant’s ID
and all educational qualifications. It is not necessary for certification and commissioning of
applications at this stage due to COVID-19 restrictions. Qualifications submitted will be
subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police
Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 as applicable to the post
environment. If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a
personal interview as well as a practical assessment. Reference checking will be conducted
on all short listed applicants. Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified
posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters)
Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005).
A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or
Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post. All
short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening. Correspondence will be
conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months
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after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the
advertisement thereof. The SAPS application forms can be obtained from any SAPS
Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service website.
Enquiries can be directed to
(KZN (031) 2037328 / 7329 Lt Col Mkhize and Capt Malinga
Complete application forms must be hand-delivered or can be mailed by post/or electronic mail to
relevant office indicated below: Or hand delivered the applications
HAND DELIVERED TO:
PPS Durban, 446 Vusi Mzimela Road, Cator Manor Durban
E-mail addresses: :KZN: MkhizeSiyabonga@saps.gov.za
Late applications will not be accepted or considered. The closing date for applications is:
18 SEPTEMBER 2020

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