The Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 2 permanent Cleaner positions at Far East Rand Hospital in Gauteng. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are hardworking, reliable, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic healthcare environment.
Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring that hospital wards, offices, passages, bathrooms, and other designated areas remain clean and sanitary at all times. The role requires individuals who can perform physically demanding tasks, work well within a team, and provide cleaning services that support quality patient care.
Position Details
Employer: Department of Health
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: refs/050271
Directorate: Cleaning Services
Number of Posts: 2
Location: Far East Rand Hospital, Gauteng
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10, ABET Level 4, N1, or an equivalent qualification.
- Basic numeracy skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to rotate between hospital departments.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and night duty.
- Physical fitness to perform manual cleaning duties.
- Willingness to wear protective clothing as required.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to:
- Mop and clean floors.
- Clean doors, windows, toilets, beds, steps, and hospital equipment.
- Strip and polish floors using cleaning machines.
- Clean refrigerators and other designated equipment.
- Dust furniture and window sills.
- Use cleaning chemicals correctly and safely.
- Operate cleaning equipment such as polishing machines.
- Maintain cleanliness in accordance with hospital hygiene standards.
- Perform additional cleaning duties as instructed by supervisors.
Skills Required
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- Basic numerical ability.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
- Reliability and professionalism.
- Ability to work in a demanding healthcare environment.
Important Application Information
Applicants must complete the new Z83 Application Form (effective from 1 January 2021) in full and submit it together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing previous duties and including the names of two current or previous supervisors as referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before the interview. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
Applicants may be subjected to:
- Medical surveillance.
- Qualification verification.
- Reference checks.
- Criminal record checks.
- Financial background checks where applicable.
Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Government recruitment portal. No emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Before You Apply
Ensure you can answer Yes to the following:
- Do you have Grade 10, ABET Level 4, N1, or an equivalent qualification?
- Do you have basic numeracy skills?
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking permanent employment within the public healthcare sector while contributing to maintaining a clean and safe hospital environment.
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