The Tsebo Cleaning and Hygiene Graduate Development Programme offers graduates a structured entry into professional cleaning operations within a large African services group. You build core workplace skills, gain direct exposure to live contracts, and grow within an organisation driven by strong values and service excellence across South Africa.
Tsebo careers prioritise long term graduate development and succession planning. These graduate trainee roles support a steady pipeline of future supervisors and operations managers. You receive structured learning, on site exposure, and daily responsibility within large scale cleaning and hygiene contracts. The programme suits graduates aiming for operational leadership roles within facilities management and contract services.
Available Graduate Trainee Positions
- Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Johannesburg
- Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Durban
- Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Cape Town
Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Johannesburg
Job Title Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Johannesburg
Reference Number TSE251203-9
Business Unit / Division Tsebo Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions
Job Type Classification Graduates
Location Town / City Midrand
Province Gauteng
Country South Africa
Kickstart your career with Tsebo Solutions Group. This Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations role places you inside active cleaning contracts where you learn people management, service delivery, and basic financial control. Daily exposure prepares you for future leadership roles in operations and contract management.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group delivers reduced costs, lower risk, and improved efficiency for clients. Service areas include Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, and Remote Camps. People development sits at the centre of the group’s purpose. This approach produces teams aligned with client needs and operational standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in managing cleaning operations across multiple client sites
Support supervisors with scheduling, task allocation, and quality control
Participate in audits and ensure compliance with health and safety standards
Learn operational systems, reporting tools, and SLA management
Assist with budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting
Engage in client meetings and support query resolution
Contribute to site mobilisations and sustainability projects
Skills and Competencies
MS Office proficiency
Basic financial understanding
Knowledge of health and safety standards
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Clear communication
Problem solving skills
Resilience under pressure
Integrity and customer focus
Qualifications
- National Higher Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Facilities
- Management, Hospitality, or a related field
- Internship or part time exposure within cleaning, facilities, or hospitality offers added advantage
Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Durban
Job Title Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Durban
Reference Number TSE251203-10
Business Unit / Division Tsebo Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions
Job Type Classification Graduates
Location Town / City Durban
Province KwaZulu-Natal
Country South Africa
Closing Date 16 January 2026
This Durban based role offers exposure to contract cleaning operations across KwaZulu-Natal. You support supervisors, monitor service quality, and learn how cleaning contracts operate across multiple client environments.
Duties and responsibilities, skills, and qualification requirements align with the Johannesburg role and focus on operational readiness and client service delivery.
Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Cape Town
Job Title Graduate Trainee – Cleaning Operations Cape Town
Reference Number TSE251203-11
Business Unit / Division Tsebo Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions
Job Type Classification Graduates
Location Town / City Cape Town
Province Western Cape
Country South Africa
Closing Date 16 January 2026
This Cape Town opportunity places you within cleaning operations serving diverse client sites across the Western Cape. You gain hands on exposure to compliance, scheduling, financial tracking, and service performance.
Responsibilities and skills match other locations, with strong focus on teamwork, service standards, and operational efficiency.
How to Apply and Closing Dates
All Tsebo Cleaning and Hygiene Graduate Development Programme 2026 roles close on 16 January 2026. Applications take place through the Tsebo careers recruitment platform. Use the correct reference number when applying for your preferred location.
Individual role pages remain available for Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town positions.
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