Cleaning Supervisor

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 193 000 - 228 000; Full time

Job summary

A health department is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor for the Far East Rand Hospital. The role requires a candidate with at least 3 years of proven cleaning experience and Grade 10 or equivalent education. Responsibilities include managing cleaning staff, ensuring the hospital's cleanliness standards, and handling requests from clients and managers. Knowledge of infection control and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position is an opportunity to contribute to healthcare service quality while supporting employee performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of relevant cleaning experience.
• Experience in a hospital environment is an advantage.
• Good understanding of OHS and cleaning equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Manage cleaning staff and ensure cleanliness standards.
• Handle client complaints and operational requests.
• Monitor cleaning equipment and report any issues.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Supervision

Infection control knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 10 / equivalent

Job description

Salary and Enquiries

• Package : R193,359 – R 227 766.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms Ntombi Majali Tel- [phone]

Requirements

• Grade 10 / equivalent. A minimum of at least 3 years relevant and proven cleaning experience. An appropriate experience in a hospital will serve as advantage. Must possess the ability to plan, organise, supervise, inspect and evaluate work of subordinates. Working knowledge of the operate and care of cleaning machine and equipment. Good knowledge of OHS and infection control. Be prepared to work shifts including weekend and public holiday and night shift. Be able to work under pressure.

Duties

• Manage the human capital. Supervision of the cleaning staff focuses on their performance in terms of standard of cleanliness and performance, ensuring that a first –class cleaning service is delivered to all areas of the hospital. Attend to clients and operational managers and HODs of department request and complaints. Carry out induction procedures with all new staff. Check cleaning equipment condition and report to the senior manager. Check work done by the cleaners and do continuously checklist in the department. Implement work plan and cleaning schedule is adhering to. Submit all document that need HR, make sure quarterly performance is signed by all employees. Perform any other lawful duties delegated by the manager.

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 Grade 10 / equivalent?
• Do you have a minimum of at least 3 years relevant and proven cleaning experience?

Please Notes

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