The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitable candidates to apply for 20 Cleaner positions at Weskoppies Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy maintaining clean, safe, and hygienic environments while supporting quality healthcare services. If you are hardworking, dependable, and able to work in a hospital setting, this permanent government position could be the right fit for you.
Successful applicants will play an important role in ensuring that hospital wards, offices, public areas, and patient facilities remain clean and safe for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals. The role requires dedication, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: refs/050471
Number of Vacancies: 20
Location: Weskoppies Hospital, Gauteng
Salary: R144,024 per annum, plus applicable government benefits
Closing Date: 5 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements before applying:
- Grade 10 or Grade 12 qualification.
- Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
- Previous cleaning experience will be beneficial.
- Experience in a hospital or clinical environment will be an added advantage.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physically fit to perform demanding cleaning duties.
- Willingness to rotate between different wards and departments.
- Availability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Honest, reliable, responsible, and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Ability to use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices will be an advantage.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic healthcare environment by carrying out a variety of cleaning and support duties. Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning floors, walls, windows, furniture, beds, lockers, curtains, blinds, doors, and other surfaces.
- Keeping corridors, entrances, and surrounding outdoor areas clean and free of litter.
- Collecting and disposing of waste according to hospital waste management procedures.
- Cleaning refrigerators, microwaves, kitchens, and other designated equipment used by staff and patients.
- Washing dishes, cups, utensils, and other kitchen items within allocated wards.
- Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment safely and correctly.
- Responding immediately to spills to reduce the risk of accidents.
- Refilling hygiene supplies such as soap, toilet paper, deodorisers, and air fresheners.
- Collecting meals and beverages for patients and assisting with tea preparation according to hospital schedules.
- Receiving, packing, and organising clean linen in designated storage areas.
- Completing required cleaning records, attendance registers, and workplace documentation.
- Reporting maintenance issues, shortages, and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Maintaining infection prevention and occupational health and safety standards at all times.
- Carrying out additional duties assigned by supervisors within the scope of the position.
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity is suitable for individuals who enjoy practical work, pay attention to detail, and understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare facility. Candidates should be dependable, professional, and capable of working under pressure while maintaining high cleaning standards.
Important Information
Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Department of Health e-Recruitment Portal before the closing date. Hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed Z83 Application Form together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Candidates shortlisted for interviews will be requested to provide certified copies of their qualifications and other supporting documents.
The department will conduct verification processes, including qualification verification, criminal record checks, citizenship confirmation, financial checks, and employment reference checks before appointments are made.
Applicants with qualifications obtained outside South Africa must provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Preference will be given in accordance with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. Only South African citizens are encouraged to apply.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Gauteng Department of Health e-Recruitment system before 5 August 2026. Ensure that all required documents are completed accurately and submitted before the deadline to avoid disqualification.