Domestic cleaners and helpers sweep, vacuum clean, wash and polish, take care of household linen, purchase household supplies, prepare food, serve meals and perform various other domestic duties.
Skill level:
Unskilled
Check your pay
- The majority of Domestic cleaners and helpers earn a salary between R2 501 and R8 276 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Domestic cleaners and helpers ranges from R2 501 to R4 221.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R3 157 and R5 705 per month.
Duties and tasks
- Sweeping, vacuum-cleaning, polishing and washing floors and furniture, or washing windows and other fixtures
- Washing, ironing and mending linen and other textiles
- Washing dishes
- Helping with preparation, cooking and serving of meals and refreshments
- Purchasing food and various other household supplies
- Cleaning, disinfecting and deodorising kitchens, bathrooms and toilets
- Cleaning windows and other glass surfaces