Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Workplace: Kopanong Hospital
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: refs/056197
Directorate: Facility Management Unit
Number of Positions: 3
Salary: R144,024 – R169,656 per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Employment Type: Public Service Position
Job Overview
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for three Cleaner positions at Kopanong Hospital. This is a re-advertised opportunity for individuals who are hardworking, dependable and committed to maintaining clean, safe and hygienic healthcare environments.
The successful candidates will form part of the Facility Management Unit and will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across hospital wards, departments, bathrooms, waiting areas, passages and other designated areas. Because the position is based within a healthcare environment, applicants must understand the importance of hygiene, infection prevention and safe handling of healthcare waste.
Applicants should be comfortable working under pressure and must be prepared to work shifts, including day and night shifts, weekends and public holidays, where required. Employees may also be required to rotate between different areas of the hospital according to operational requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification.
- The ability to read and write.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and human relations skills.
- Knowledge of healthcare waste management.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- The ability to communicate and liaise with other stakeholders.
- Honesty, reliability and a strong work ethic.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights and public holidays.
- Willingness to rotate between different work areas when required.
Previous cleaning experience may be beneficial, particularly for applicants who have worked in hospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities or other environments where strict hygiene standards are required.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed cleaners will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the hospital. Duties will include cleaning bathrooms, showers, toilets, wards, departments, passages and waiting areas.
Employees will also be expected to dust, wash, scrub and polish floors, walls, windows, stairs, fire escapes, side walls and other areas identified by the supervisor. Cleaning equipment must be maintained and used appropriately, while dustbins must be washed and waste removed according to applicable procedures.
An important part of the position involves the safe handling and removal of healthcare and medical waste. Employees must follow relevant healthcare waste-management procedures and comply with infection-prevention and control requirements.
The successful candidates may also be required to operate heavy-duty cleaning machines and perform cleaning duties in different sections of the hospital. Duties may include cleaning ward kitchens in accordance with infection-prevention and control standards.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Provincial Government recruitment platforms. Applications sent by fax or delivered by hand will not be accepted.
Applicants must use the new Z83 application form, which must be completed fully, initialled and signed. The form is available from Public Service Departments and through the Department of Public Service and Administration.
A recently updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) must accompany the Z83 form. Applicants should ensure that the information provided on the Z83 corresponds with the information contained in their CV.
The CV should provide employment history in chronological order and include the institution or employer, position held, and exact starting and ending dates in DD/MM/YYYY format.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificates and other supporting documents with the initial application. Candidates who are shortlisted will be requested to provide certified copies and any other required documentation before or during the recruitment process.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) when required.
Important Application Information
The Department may conduct personnel suitability and verification checks as part of the recruitment process. The successful candidate may also be subjected to medical surveillance where required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Kopanong Hospital may use practical exercises or tests during the recruitment process to assess the suitability of candidates for the position.
The Gauteng Department of Health follows Employment Equity principles and encourages people with disabilities to apply.
There is no application fee for this vacancy. Applicants should be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for employment or assistance with the application.
Candidates who previously applied for this position are encouraged to re-apply.
Due to the expected high number of applications, individual acknowledgement may not be provided. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful. The Department also reserves the right not to fill the position.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
This is an opportunity for applicants with Grade 10 or equivalent who are looking to build a career within the public healthcare environment. If you meet the minimum requirements, can work shifts and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, make sure your application is completed accurately and submitted before the deadline.
Enquiries: Ms L Thysse, Assistant Director: Facility Management Unit
Telephone: (016) 428-7151
Apply through the official Gauteng Government recruitment platforms:
www.gautengonline.gov.za
professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
Reference Number: refs/056197
Position: Cleaner (Re-advertisement)
Location: Kopanong Hospital, Gauteng
Number of Posts: 3