CLEANER VACANCY (X20 POSTS)
Reference No: REFS/050471
Department: Gauteng Department of Health
Directorate: Cleaning
Employer: Department of Health
Centre: Weskoppies Hospital, Gauteng
Salary: R144 024 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 05 August 2026
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 10 or Grade 12.
- One (1) year or more of cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment will be an added advantage.
- Ability to read and write.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Physically fit and able to perform strenuous cleaning duties.
- Willingness to rotate between wards and departments.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Honest, reliable and responsible.
- Ability to handle cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices will be an added advantage.
DUTIES
- Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, doors, furniture, lockers, beds, curtains and blinds.
- Clean outside areas, corridors and entrances.
- Remove and dispose of waste according to hospital waste management policies.
- Clean staff and patient refrigerators, microwaves, kitchens and other equipment.
- Wash patients’ dishes, cups and utensils.
- Safely use and maintain cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Clean spills immediately to maintain a safe environment.
- Replenish soap, toilet paper, deodoriser blocks and air fresheners daily.
- Collect patients’ meals and prepare tea according to the approved schedule.
- Collect, receive and pack clean linen.
- Complete daily cleaning checklists, attendance registers and delegation registers.
- Report maintenance defects, hazards and shortages to the Supervisor or Unit Manager.
- Maintain a clean, hygienic and safe environment.
- Perform any other lawful duties delegated by the Supervisor.
Enquiries:
Ms G. Muiambo
Tel: (012) 319 9587 / 060 521 8593
HOW TO APPLY
Application Method: Online Application
Application Link: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Completed and signed New Z83 Application Form.
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
IMPORTANT
- No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates must submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents (not older than six months).
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, qualification, citizenship, financial and reference checks, will be conducted.
- Preference will be given in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
- If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
CRITERIA QUESTIONS
- Do you have Grade 10 or Grade 12?
- Do you have cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment?