Triton Express – General Worker Cleaner

For someone who is reliable, physically active, and comfortable with day-to-day site upkeep, this kind of role can be a solid fit. The General Worker Cleaner position at Triton Express in Gauteng centres on cleaning, maintenance support, yard organisation, and general assistance that helps the operation function smoothly.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a hands-on support role focused on keeping the yard area neat, tidy, and maintained while assisting with general site upkeep. The position also includes basic maintenance support, housekeeping, and gardening duties in a logistics environment.

Note: This is more than a basic cleaning-only role. The advert also points to general maintenance work, so it may suit someone who is comfortable using tools and handling practical site-support tasks.

Who this opportunity may suit

• Someone who prefers practical, hands-on work rather than desk-based work
• An applicant who is comfortable with yard, cleaning, gardening, and basic maintenance tasks
• A person who can work independently and stay productive without close supervision
• Someone with general site-support or maintenance exposure who wants a permanent role

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll build practical workplace experience in yard upkeep, basic maintenance, housekeeping, and site support in a logistics environment.

• Ensure that the yard area is kept neat, tidy, and maintained
• Carry out general maintenance, including building maintenance
• Assist with roller doors, lighting, flooring, painting, and welding-related upkeep
• Support general housekeeping tasks
• Assist with gardening duties

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) minimum
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate in English
• General knowledge of vehicles
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Reliable
• High degree of integrity
• Presentable at all times
• Own transport to and from work

Advantageous

• Forklift Driver Licence

Role-specific expectations

• Working times: Monday to Friday, 7h00 to 17h00
• Ability to work overtime as and when required
• Comfort with practical maintenance and site-support tasks

What this role really means

A general worker cleaner role like this usually means helping the whole site stay functional, safe, and presentable throughout the day. In practice, that can include cleaning, fixing small maintenance issues, supporting yard orderliness, and handling physical tasks that make operations easier for everyone else. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are dependable, practical, and comfortable using tools as part of your daily work.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Matric certificate / statement of results
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Forklift licence if you have one
• Any supporting maintenance, yard, cleaning, gardening, vehicle, or tool-handling experience on your CV
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

Triton Express is a Southern African road freight logistics business and forms part of the Plennegy Group. On its official site, Triton Express says it has grown from a business established in Durban in 1987 into a logistics operation with a footprint across Southern Africa, while Plennegy describes itself as a diversified group with operations that include freight and logistics services. Read more about the company on the Triton Express – Website

Quick tips for this application

• Move any yard, maintenance, cleaning, gardening, or vehicle-related experience near the top of your CV
• If you can use hand tools or power tools, mention that clearly
• Show that you are comfortable with practical work and can work independently
• If you have a forklift licence, include it clearly because it is listed as preferable
• Keep your CV focused on reliability, integrity, and hands-on support work rather than office-based tasks

Mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a CV that gives no examples of practical or maintenance-related work
• Leaving out your Matric details
• Not mentioning tool-use, yard work, or site-support experience if you have it
• Using a generic CV aimed at office work instead of hands-on support work
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting documents

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this job. Genuine recruitment for this role should happen through the official Plennegy / Triton Express careers platform. If anyone asks for money for placement, interviews, or faster processing, use only the employer’s official application page.

How this opportunity was verified

We checked the official Triton Express vacancy listing for General Worker Cleaner (reference C100079) and matched the sponsor details to Triton Express and Plennegy’s official company pages before preparing this post.

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How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your background fits the role.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Submit your application through the official Triton Express / Plennegy careers platform before 30 March 2026.