The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Temporary Office Assistant (Cleaner) vacancy 2026 in Durban.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Vacancy Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Contract Duration: 12 months
Job Type: Temporary
Reporting To: Administration Officer
Salary: Competitive salary aligned to NHBRC salary grades
About the NHBRC Office Assistant Vacancy
The NHBRC is recruiting a Temporary Office Assistant to provide office cleaning, administrative support and general logistical assistance.
The successful candidate will support the Durban office with cleaning, mail distribution, filing, client assistance, boardroom preparation and other office-support duties.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10.
- At least two years of experience as a cleaner and office assistant or office support worker.
System Skills
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for duties including:
- Delivering and collecting office mail.
- Filing office documents.
- Sending NHBRC membership renewal reminders and letters.
- Monitoring administrative supplies.
- Receiving and distributing courier requests.
- Welcoming clients.
- Providing information to clients.
- Assisting with access documentation.
- Taking and relaying messages.
- Providing clients with water, tea or coffee.
- Preparing boardrooms for meetings.
- Ensuring boardrooms have required refreshments.
- Assisting with lunches and refreshments.
- Keeping the office clean.
- Wiping desks, computers and telephones.
- Vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Cleaning chairs.
- Emptying rubbish bins.
- Washing dishes.
- Cleaning mirrors, cupboards and doors.
- Performing other cleaning duties when required.
- Assisting with office supply purchases within the approved budget.
- Supporting the Receptionist or Help Desk when required.
- Assisting clients with profile creation on the NHBRC digital system.
- Assisting with registration and renewal applications.
- Checking whether applications are complete.
- Referring applications to Customer Service Consultants.
- Assisting clients to book technical assessments.
- Assisting with SHE and audit queries when required.
Contract and Appointment
The successful candidate will be appointed on a:
12-month temporary contract
The position offers a basic salary aligned to NHBRC salary grades.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
Email: recruitment@nhbrc.org.za
Click here to apply for the NHBRC Temporary Office Assistant Cleaner Vacancy 2026
Email Subject: Temporary Office Assistant (Cleaner): Durban
Applicants should attach an updated CV and ensure that the correct email subject line is used.
Enquiries
For enquiries about the job content only, contact:
Mr Jabulani Ntshani
Telephone: 011 317 0496
The contact details above are for enquiries only and must not be used for submitting applications.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants who do not receive an interview notification within one month after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- Candidates may be subjected to psychometric testing and other selection assessments.
- The successful candidate will be required to obtain security clearance.
- The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Employment Equity
The NHBRC will consider applications in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
Persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date
12 November 2026
Late applications may not be considered.