CLEANER / HOUSEHOLD WORKER LEVEL 2

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a Cleaner to handle various cleaning responsibilities in their Johannesburg Health District. Candidates should have at least a Grade 10 qualification or equivalent and possess good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team. The role requires flexibility to work night shifts and weekends as necessary. Ideal candidates will also have experience in a public service environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to a clean and welcoming healthcare space.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 10 (authentic School report) or Relevant NQF level 2 or ABET Level 4.
• Working experience in the public service or in a cleaning environment will be an added advantage.
• Able to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Clean windows, walls, carpets, and floors.
• Dust and polish office furniture and consulting rooms.
• Empty bins and clean toilets and clinic areas.

Skills

Good interpersonal relations

Ability to work in a team

Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent NQF Level 2 or ABET Level 4

Job description

Package

• R 138 486 per annum (Plus benefits)

Requirements

• A Minimum of Grade 10 (authentic School report) or Relevant NQF level 2 or ABET Level 4. Able to read and write. Working experience in the public service or in cleaning environment will be an added advantage. Good interpersonal relations, Ability to work in a team. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles; Patients’ Rights and 6 ministerial priorities. Be Prepared to work flexi hours, shifts (night, weekends, and public holidays). Be Able to deliver service under pressure.

Duties

• Clean Windows, Walls, Carpets, floors. Clean, dust and polish office furniture, consulting rooms, passages/corridors, Emptying of all bins, cleaning of toilets and any other area in the clinic under the supervision of a supervisor. Change and wash linen. Serve tea and refreshments when necessary. Wash dishes, glasses, cutlery, and utensils. Operate and use cleaning equipment and chemicals. Safekeeping and handling of variety of aids in the cleaning of the premises. Keep the cleaning material and equipment clean and safe. Report defects noticed. Expected to carry out any other duty as instructed by the supervisor.

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 License 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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV 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. 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 presentively (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. Johannesburg Health District does not have budget for resettlement and S&T claims.
• 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.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date

23-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Minimum of Grade 10 (authentic School report) or Relevant NQF level 2 or ABET Level 4?

Do You have working experience in the public service or in cleaning environment?

Do You have Good interpersonal relations, Ability to work in a team?