The cleaning services sub-sector spans the provision of cleaning services for individuals, households and commercial entities (contract cleaning). The kind of services provided in this sub-sector are wide-ranging from basic cleaning services to specialist cleaning.
The sub-sector also covers companies that mainly specialise in the provision of cleaning equipment and supplies. The provision of cleaning services is pivotal in the assistance of maintaining good hygiene and sanitary standards to promote the general health and well-being of communities.
The cleaning sub-sector provides services for other sectors such as the Health, Agriculture, Chemical Industries, Property, Tourism and Hospitality.
- General Cleaning Services
- Cleaning of Carpets and Upholstery
- Industrial Cleaning
- Pet Care Cleaning
- Health Care Cleaning
- Vehicle Cleaning
- Aircraft Cleaning
- Trauma/crime Scene Cleaning
- Cleaning at height (for example, cleaning of windows for high-rise buildings)
- Cleaning Equipment and Consumable Supply (cleaning products)
- Dry Cleaning and Laundering
- Garden Maintenance
- Domestic Services
The Services SETA offers training and courses for various cleaning services.
The Services SETA offers training and courses for various cleaning services.
Registered Qualifications
- National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning Supervision (NQF Level 3)
- GETC: Hygiene and Cleaning (NQF Level 1)
- National Certificate: Specialist Hygiene and Cleaning Services (NQF Level 2)
Recommended Subjects
- English and Home Language
- Life Orientation
Employment Opportunities
- Cleaning Services Manager
- Commercial Cleaning
- Domestic Cleaner
- Dry Cleaner
- Healthcare Cleaner
