Job Title: General Worker (5 Posts)
Job Location: City of Tshwane Primary Healthcare Clinics, City of Tshwane, ZA
Reference Number: HSDE359-2026
Salary Level: T1
Basic Salary Scale: R159 936,00 – R186 936,00 per annum
Estimated Remuneration Package: R236 535,00 – R270 901,00 per annum (Total cost to company including benefits)
Department: Health
Division: Health Services
Section: Primary Healthcare Management
Employment Type: Internal & External Advertisement
Application Closing Date: Not specified (Please apply promptly)
Job Description
The City of Tshwane’s Department of Health is seeking to appoint five (5) hardworking and reliable individuals to fill the position of General Worker. These positions are based across various City of Tshwane Primary Healthcare Clinics. The successful candidates will report directly to the relevant supervisors and will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the healthcare facilities, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
This role is critical in supporting the Primary Healthcare Management division in its mission to deliver quality healthcare services. As a General Worker, you will be the backbone of the facility’s daily operations, ensuring that all areas are clean, sanitized, and conducive to healing. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are physically fit, possess a strong work ethic, and are passionate about contributing to community health.
Appointment Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
· Literacy: Must possess basic literacy skills to understand work instructions, safety protocols, and labels on cleaning agents.
· Experience: While not mandatory, relevant knowledge and previous experience in cleaning services, particularly within a healthcare or institutional environment, will be considered a significant added advantage.
· Physical Fitness: Applicants must be physically fit, healthy, and possess a strong physique, as the role involves strenuous activities such as lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods.
· Criminal Record Check: A compulsory criminal record check will be conducted. Successful applicants must undergo fingerprint verification by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at their own cost. A clear criminal record is essential.
· Geographical Flexibility: Candidates must be willing to be placed at any primary healthcare clinic within the broader Tshwane metropolitan area. This placement is determined by departmental management and operational requirements, and by applying, you irrevocably accept this condition of employment.
Personal Attributes and Competencies
The ideal candidate for the General Worker position will demonstrate the following personal attributes and competencies:
· Physical health, fitness, and a strong physique to manage manual tasks.
· A strong willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for assigned duties.
· The ability to implement and uphold strict cleaning routines and schedules.
· Exceptional attention to detail to ensure no area is overlooked and hygiene standards are met.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clinic staff and patients.
· The ability to show initiative, identify cleaning needs, and act without constant supervision.
· Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and urgent cleaning requests.
· The capacity to work under pressure in a busy and sometimes stressful clinic environment.
· A self-motivated, hard-working attitude with a focus on punctuality and reliability.
· A commitment to being responsible and answerable for the quality of work performed.
Primary Functions (Key Performance Areas)
As a General Worker at a City of Tshwane Primary Healthcare Clinic, your core duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Render Cleaning Services: Perform daily and periodic cleaning duties. This includes sweeping, scrubbing, and mopping floors; cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and toilets; dusting surfaces and furniture; cleaning windows and walls; and ensuring the safe and correct handling of cleaning equipment and chemical agents. Strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols is mandatory.
- Render a Shifting and Carrier Service: Assist with the manual handling of goods and equipment within the facility. This includes moving furniture, carrying supplies, transporting medical waste to designated holding areas in accordance with safety regulations, and assisting with the setup of rooms for different clinical purposes.
- Render a Supportive Health, Safety, and Security Function: Participate in maintaining a safe environment. This involves reporting any health and safety hazards (e.g., wet floors, faulty equipment), assisting with access control where required, reporting suspicious activities, and ensuring that all cleaning activities comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards to prevent the spread of infection and ensure the well-being of all facility users.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply for the General Worker position.
Enquiries: For technical or HR-related enquiries regarding these positions, please contact S Pilusa at 012 358 0422 or M Mphahlele at 012 358 1018.
SAP Position Numbers: S70023087; S70023026; S70026529; S70023102; S70028594
Note: The City of Tshwane is committed to employment equity. This position is open to all categories (African Female, African Male, Coloured Female, Coloured Male, Indian Female, Indian Male, White Female, White Male, and Persons with Disability). By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. If you do not receive feedback within a specified period (typically 6 weeks), please consider your application unsuccessful. The City of Tshwane reserves the right to not fill this position.
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