Gauteng Department of Health Cleaners

The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for  Cleaner (Level 2) positions at Sedibeng District Health Clinics. This is a strong entry-level government opportunity because applicants only need to be able to read and write, and no previous experience is required.

Cleaner Vacancies Overview

Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Post: Cleaners (Level 2)
Salary: R144 024 per annum + benefits

Minimum Requirements

This vacancy has very accessible entry requirements.

Applicants must:

• Be able to read and write
• No experience is required

This means applicants should not assume that Matric or Grade 12 is required—the stated educational requirement is simply the ability to read and write.

Cleaner Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment within health facilities.

Duties include cleaning:

• Floors, including sweeping, mopping and buffing
• Walls, windows, doors and window frames
• Bathrooms, showers and lockers
• Furniture
• Corridors and public toilets
• Offices and clinics
• Entrances and stairs
• Fire escapes and passages
• Waiting areas
• Equipment and carpets

Cleaners will also be responsible for removing medical and general waste, cleaning waste bins and flattening cardboard boxes.

Other Responsibilities

Successful applicants may also be required to:

• Operate heavy-duty cleaning machines.
• Follow healthcare waste-management and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
• Defrost and clean unit refrigerators.
• Refill soap containers.
• Clean and maintain unit kitchens.
• Monitor kitchen and bathroom stock and report shortages to the supervisor.
• Keep cleaning trolleys clean.
• Complete daily cleaning-control lists.
• Follow cleaning-service policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Attend approved meetings and training.
• Participate in continuous training and development.
• Perform additional reasonable duties allocated by the supervisor.

How to Apply for Gauteng Health Cleaner Posts

Applications are strictly online.

Applicants must use the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment Portal. The department states that hand-delivered, faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.

Gauteng Government E-Recruitment Portal

Documents Required

Your application should include:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 form
• A detailed and updated CV

Make sure the Z83 is properly completed. An application without the required Z83 form and detailed CV may be disqualified.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by HR and asked to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents. These documents should not be older than six months when requested.

Selection Process

Applicants who are shortlisted may undergo various checks before appointment, including:

• Criminal-record checks
• Citizenship verification
• Qualification verification
• Reference checks
• Financial-record checks
• Company directorship checks
• Social-media checks
• Competency testing

The recommended candidate may also be required to undergo medical surveillance where applicable under occupational health and safety requirements.

Employment Equity

The Gauteng Department of Health states that it follows Employment Equity principles.

The advert particularly encourages applications from people with disabilities, Coloured males and females, Indian males and females, and White males and females.

Enquiries

For enquiries regarding the Cleaner posts:

For assistance with the online application process, applicants may contact the Gauteng Department of Health through the support details provided on the official recruitment portal.

Important: You Do Not Pay to Apply

🚨 No payment of any kind is required to apply for these positions.

Do not give money to anyone who claims they can secure you a Cleaner position with the Gauteng Department of Health.

Because a large number of applications are expected, applications may not be individually acknowledged. If you have not received a response within three months, the department advises applicants to consider their application unsuccessful.

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