Cleaner – Operations Support (Aviation)
Closing date: 20 November 2025
Reference number: SAA251113-2
Job type: Permanent
Job grade: SS1-1
Division: Operations
Business unit: Operations Support
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Reporting to: Collen Mogapi
Positions available: 8
Minimum education: Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
Job Purpose
The Cleaner is responsible for keeping all contracted aircraft (including PBTH and third‑party), hangars and operational premises clean, safe and hygienic. The role covers interior and exterior aircraft cleaning, supports technical cleaning tasks and ensures that all standards meet aviation hygiene and safety requirements.
Principal Accountabilities
Interior Aircraft Cleaning
- Clean interiors of SAA and customer aircraft.
- Deep clean aircraft toilets and carpets.
- Clean screens, headphones, chairs and cockpit areas.
- Operate trash compactors and clean galleys.
Exterior Aircraft Cleaning
- Perform exterior aircraft washing and polishing.
- Use equipment such as stackers, scissor lifts, cherry pickers and skyjacks.
- Conduct aircraft glazing and exterior detailing.
Hangar Cleaning & Technical Support
- Clean hangar floors and manage hazardous spillages.
- Empty drip trays containing oil, fuel or Skydrol.
- Empty domestic and hazardous waste.
- Sweep the hangar and operate the floor scrubber.
- Position aircraft stands, wash hangars and basins.
- Clean mechanics’ stores.
Premises Cleaning
- Collect loose papers and remove foreign objects.
- Remove cut boxes, pallets, nails and other waste.
- Sweep streets and parking lots.
- Empty recycling bins and sort boxes for recycling.
- Operate the trash compactor.
Aircraft Component Cleaning
- Clean aircraft components using approved chemicals.
- Perform landing gear washes and operate the WAP machine.
- Deep clean aircraft and toilet components.
- Clean cargo rails and removable items such as chairs.
- Clean spillages within aircraft and cargo areas.
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of experience in the appearance section of a general aviation environment.
Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of South African Technical policies.
- Able to operate cleaning equipment.
- Knowledge of cleaning products and chemicals.
- Proficiency in handling equipment such as lifts, scrubbers and WAP machines.
Attributes
- Conceptual Thinking
- Information Seeking
- Achievement Orientation
- Initiative
- Organisational Awareness
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Customer Service Orientation
- Integrity
Employment Equity Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity in both internal and external recruitment. Internal candidates will receive priority consideration where doing so supports Employment Equity objectives.
How to Apply
Visit the application link below to apply online.
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