Cleaner (3 posts) (Permanent position)

Bigen Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 144,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites applications for a permanent cleaning position across Strand CDC, Gustrouw CDC and Michael Mapongwana CDC. You will maintain general cleanliness, handle cleaning equipment and ensure hygienic conditions in a health facility.

The role requires basic literacy, ability to lift heavy items, and willingness to work shifts, including nights and overtime as needed at Michael Mapongwana CDC. Experience in healthcare cleaning is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning at a health facility or hospital.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning and maintenance of cleaning equipment. Dust, sweep, polish, scrub and mop floors, passages, furniture, empty dustbins and sort soiled linen according to correct cleaning procedures.
• Effective use of cleaning agents and stock. Responsible for general hygiene and safe environment. Handling cleaning equipment.
• Assist with the offloading and unpacking of stock and perform relief duties.

Skills

General cleaning

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS520/2026

Location:

Strand CDC, Gustrouw CDC and Michael Mapongwana CDC; Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Remuneration

R 144 024 per annum - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

21 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

- PLEASE NOTE:
04 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

General cleaning and maintenance of cleaning equipment. Dust, sweeping, polish, scrub and mop floors, passages, furniture, empty dustbins and sort soiled linen according to correct cleaning procedures. Effective use of cleaning agents and stock. Responsible for general hygiene and safe environment. Handling cleaning equipment. Assist with the offloading and unpacking of stock and perform relief duties.

Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Inherent requirements of the job

Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and supplies. Perform overtime, work shifts, (public holidays and night duty only at Michael Mapongwana CDC).

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Ability to work effectively in a team, independently and unsupervised, accepting accountability and responsibility. Able to handle conflict and the ability to work under pressure.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Experience

Appropriate cleaning experience at a Health facility or hospital.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.