Cleaner

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 138 000 - 164 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in South Africa is looking for candidates to perform cleaning duties at Far East Rand Hospital. Responsibilities include mopping floors, dusting, and using cleaning equipment. Suitable candidates must have at least a Grade 10 qualification and possess good communication skills. Applicants should be prepared to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays. This role offers a yearly package between R138 486.00 and R163 131.00, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic numeric literacy required.
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Must be able to work under pressure and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean and mop floors, dust furniture, clean windows and doors.
• Use cleaning equipment effectively, including polishers and appropriate chemicals.
• Follow supervisor instructions for additional duties.

Skills

numeric literacy

communication skills

teamwork

Education

Minimum Grade 10 /Abet level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Package : R138 486.00 – R 163 131.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms Ntombi. Majali Tel- [phone]

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 10 /Abet level 4/ equivalent. Basic numeric literacy, good communication, sound human relations, and the ability to perform routine duties and maintain basic interpersonal relationships. Must have the ability to liaise with stakeholders, work under pressure and function effectively within a team. Be prepared to rotate to other department within the institution. Be prepared to rotate to other departments within the institution. Must be willing to rotate shifts, working public holidays and weekend and night shift. Engage in physical labour, and comply with the legal requirement of wearing protective clothing.

Duties

• Mopping of floors, cleaning all doors, windows, toilet, frame beds, steps, to strip the floor, to clean the fridge. Dusting all furniture and window seal. Work with cleaning equipment given like polisher machine. Use correct chemicals accordingly. Assist with extra duties as given by supervisor instruction.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Far East Rand Hospital

Closing Date : 10-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have minimum Grade 10 /Abet level 4/ equivalent?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.