Cleaner Level 2 Vacancies (X12) – Gauteng Department of Health
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Position: Cleaner Level 2
Reference Number: refs/055899
Number of Posts: 12
Directorate: Patient Affairs
Location: Tambo Memorial Hospital
Salary: R144 024 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 05 August 2026
About the Position
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for 12 Cleaner Level 2 positions at Tambo Memorial Hospital.
This opportunity is ideal for hardworking and dedicated individuals who are passionate about maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic healthcare environment. Successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring hospital facilities remain clean and compliant with health and safety standards, helping to protect patients, visitors, and healthcare workers.
No previous work experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for first-time job seekers or individuals looking to build a career in the public healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Cleaning hospital wards, offices, waiting areas, passages, and bathrooms.
- Cleaning showers, staircases, windows, and fire escapes.
- Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing floors.
- Dusting furniture, equipment, and hospital surfaces.
- Cleaning medical equipment and refrigerators where required.
- Emptying bins and removing general and medical waste.
- Cleaning spillages safely and efficiently.
- Following Health Care Waste Management procedures.
- Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
- Applying Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices at all times.
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment.
- Rotating between different cleaning areas as required.
- Performing any additional duties assigned by supervisors.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to perform routine cleaning duties.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Advantage:
- Previous experience in the Public Service.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong work ethic.
- Attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- Physical fitness.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
- Respect for patient confidentiality and professionalism.
Salary and Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
- Salary: R144 024 per annum.
- Government employee benefits.
- Opportunity to work in the public healthcare sector.
- Valuable experience in a hospital environment.
- Career growth opportunities within the Department of Health.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A completed new Z83 Application Form.
- A recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents are not required at the application stage but will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Government recruitment portal before the closing date.
Important Information
- Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
- Position: Cleaner Level 2
- Reference Number: refs/055899
- Number of Posts: 12
- Location: Tambo Memorial Hospital, Gauteng
- Salary: R144 024 per annum plus benefits
- Closing Date: 05 August 2026
If you meet the minimum requirements and are committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic hospital environment, apply before 05 August 2026. The Gauteng Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with disabilities in line with its Employment Equity objectives.
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