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Cleaners in South Africa: what they cost and how to book

Updated 4 November 2026

A cleaner in South Africa usually costs R 35 to R 85 an hour, or R 120 to R 625 for a half-day or full day, depending on whether you hire an independent cleaner or a company. The quickest way to get current prices for your home or office is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

The figures are approximate and rounded. The final price depends on the size of the home, the duties and how often you need the work.

Rules you need to check

For basic home or small-office cleaning, South African sources say no special licence or formal qualification is needed, so experience and references matter most. A cleaning company, though, is a registered business: ask for its registration details before you agree to a contract. Ask who supplies the products and equipment, because that changes the price.

Season: the run-up to summer

November is the last month before summer, which runs from December to February. If you want a deep clean before the festive season, a request now leaves time to compare offers before the December rush.

How cleaning is bought here

Prices are quoted per hour, per half-day, per full day or per deep clean, so ask which one the offer uses. Many services have a minimum charge, so ask for it before you agree. Homes are measured in square metres, and prices can differ between Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha, so compare local offers.

What to write in your request

Say what kind of property it is (flat, house or office), its size in square metres, and the duties you want, such as ironing, windows or laundry. Add the schedule (once a week, twice a month or a once-off clean), whether the cleaner should bring their own equipment, and the experience you need. For a regular job, state the monthly pay you can offer in rand so sellers can answer directly.

Buying through BlaBlaPrice is free. You describe the job in your own words in a chat and can add a photo. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For related work, see Housekeeper, or start with a request on BlaBlaPrice.