{"id":1657,"date":"2026-04-23T02:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:45:04","slug":"department-of-defence-2026-household-aid-groundsman-cleaner-jobs-no-experience-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1657","title":{"rendered":"Department of Defence 2026 \u2013 Household Aid, Groundsman &#038; Cleaner Jobs (No Experience Required)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"343\">If you are looking for entry-level government jobs in South Africa, the latest vacancies from the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Department of Defence<\/span><\/span> offer great opportunities for candidates with ABET qualifications and no work experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"490\">These positions are based at a South African Air Force base and are ideal for job seekers looking to gain stable employment in the public sector.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"495\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"y1k2la\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"528\">Overview of Available Posts<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"584\">The Department of Defence is currently recruiting for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"663\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l66icp\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"614\">Household Aid (X4 Posts)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15tzxct\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"640\">Groundsman (X3 Posts)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3vg4pm\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"663\">Cleaner (X2 Posts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"668\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2qgicc\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"686\">Job Location<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"715\">All positions are based at:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"775\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4hzpmx\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"775\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Langebaan<\/span><\/span> (AFB Langebaanweg)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1uwd1oo\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"800\">Salary Package<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"822\">All positions offer:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"872\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ol2mws\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"870\">R144 024 \u2013 R169 656 per annum (Level 02)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"956\">This is a solid entry-level government salary with long-term employment potential.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"961\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jjykfe\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1003\">POST 13\/57: Household Aid (X4 Posts)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1048\"><strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1026\">Reference Number:<\/strong> AFBLBWG\/12\/13\/26\/03<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1076\">Minimum Requirements:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1127\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9cmsuj\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1100\">ABET qualification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x3ehem\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1127\">No experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1145\">Key Duties:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1393\">\n<li data-section-id=\"198fzo6\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1179\">Clean offices and facilities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"aut96b\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1224\">Sweep, vacuum, dust, and polish surfaces<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uki5l\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1256\">Clean windows and furniture<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jpzo7p\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1318\">Maintain cleanliness in student accommodation (bungalows)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s3sw3s\" data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1348\">Clean ablution facilities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ndph1l\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1393\">Report maintenance issues to supervisors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1383eq9\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1437\">POST 13\/58: Groundsman (X3 Posts)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1482\"><strong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1460\">Reference Number:<\/strong> AFBLBWG\/12\/13\/26\/04<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1510\">Minimum Requirements:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9cmsuj\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1534\">ABET qualification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x3ehem\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1561\">No experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1579\">Key Duties:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<li data-section-id=\"umlcol\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1611\">Maintain gardens and lawns<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d31b6i\" data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1650\">Plant, water, and fertilise plants<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y062ib\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1682\">Prune and weed garden areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"75rnuw\" data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1731\">Remove waste and maintain clean surroundings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w7jq78\" data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1769\">Operate basic tools and machinery<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wjkb5i\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1813\">Assist with general outdoor maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1m4kw47\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1854\">POST 13\/59: Cleaner (X2 Posts)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1899\"><strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1877\">Reference Number:<\/strong> AFBLBWG\/12\/13\/26\/05<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1927\">Minimum Requirements:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1978\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9cmsuj\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1951\">ABET qualification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x3ehem\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1978\">No experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1996\">Key Duties:<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2196\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1cyah96\" data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2051\">Perform cleaning duties in offices and facilities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pjxgbe\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2093\">Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s3sw3s\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2123\">Clean ablution facilities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5gctag\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2154\">Maintain hygiene standards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y7a0ws\" data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2196\">Report defects and maintenance issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2201\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"rh1ek1\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2239\">Skills and Competencies Required<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2264\">Applicants should have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2468\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4h7ooz\" data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2306\">Basic communication skills (English)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b3956z\" data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2341\">Ability to follow instructions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n6zu4v\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2370\">Teamwork and reliability<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h4za4m\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2422\">Basic knowledge of cleaning tools and equipment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12l3eeu\" data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2468\">Awareness of workplace hygiene and safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2473\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4yo9q\" data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2499\">Why You Should Apply<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2527\">These opportunities offer:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2717\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1x3ehem\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2555\">No experience required<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19bb5gl\" data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2592\">Entry into government employment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bzy25l\" data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2623\">Stable income and benefits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v339lh\" data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2671\">Work experience in a structured environment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4ucora\" data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2717\">Opportunities for long-term career growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2722\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fn2649\" data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2740\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2765\">Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2862\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1rtfe3c\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2801\">Completed Z83 application form<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17fa614\" data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2816\">Updated CV<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cac5fl\" data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2862\">Certified copies of ID and qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2867\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"n43aym\" data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2892\">Application Details<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2921\">Submit your application to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2967\"><strong data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2967\">Department of Defence \u2013 AFB Langebaanweg<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3127\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tmg1wt\" data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3003\"><strong data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2981\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3001\">lbwgmove@dod.mil.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mkezzf\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3062\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3015\">Post:<\/strong> Air Force Base Langebaanweg, Langebaan, 7375<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hhqy6i\" data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3127\"><strong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3083\">Hand Delivery:<\/strong> Main Gate, AFB Langebaanweg Military Base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3132\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mbjcjx\" data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3147\">Enquiries<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3221\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3gkn19\" data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3172\">Maj M.L. Du Plessis<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sblccv\" data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3190\">WO2 V.A. Faro<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c9t9kx\" data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3221\">Tel: (022) 705 2515 \/ 2571<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for entry-level government jobs in South Africa, the latest vacancies from the Department of Defence offer great opportunities for candidates with ABET qualifications and no work experience. 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