Cleaning Supervisor

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 181,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor for the Weskoppies Hospital in Pretoria. The role involves supervising cleaning staff, ensuring hygiene standards, and coordinating daily cleaning activities across wards and facilities.

You will monitor attendance, perform regular inspections, and compile reports while maintaining equipment and supplies. The position requires Grade 12, 3+ years’ experience, and willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NSC) required; basic computer literacy an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices, standards and relevant legislation.
• Good planning, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate cleaning staff to deliver cleaning services hospital-wide.
• Monitor staff attendance, roll calls and allocate duties.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Complete inspection checklists and address deficiencies promptly.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, materials and consumables safely.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly operational reports for management.

Skills

Supervising staff

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

Grade 12 (NSC)

Job description

• Package : R 201 093.00 per annum plus benefits

Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate). Basic computer literacy will be an added advantage. Minimum of three (3) years' cleaning experience. Knowledge of cleaning practices, standards, and relevant legislative frameworks. Basic understanding of the Batho Pele Principles, Patients' Rights Charter, Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Core Standards, and Infection Prevention and Control principles. Knowledge of labour relations processes. Good planning, organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, management and other stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to take initiative, work under pressure and meet deadlines. Physically fit and able to conduct regular inspections by walking through hospital wards, departments and other designated areas. Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of cleaning staff to ensure the effective delivery of cleaning services throughout the hospital. Monitor daily staff attendance, conduct roll calls and allocate duties according to operational requirements. Conduct regular inspections of wards, offices, ablution facilities, passages and other designated areas to ensure compliance with prescribed hygiene, infection prevention and cleanliness standards. Perform routine walkabouts and complete inspection checklists to monitor service delivery and address deficiencies promptly. Ensure the proper use, safekeeping and maintenance of cleaning equipment, materials and consumables. Promote compliance with departmental policies, standard operating procedures, Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Infection Prevention and Control measures. Ensure all cleaning personnel are correctly attired in the prescribed uniform and maintain acceptable standards of professional conduct. Maintain and update duty rosters and provide relief support during operational emergencies where required. Manage leave administration and submit relevant documentation and reports to Human Resources within prescribed timeframes. Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly operational reports to the manager. Facilitate staff meetings, identify training needs and ensure staff attendance at approved training programmes. Apply Batho Pele Principles and uphold professional ethics in all interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues. Address performance concerns, implement corrective measures where appropriate, and participate in labour relations processes when required. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), including performance contracting, reviews and final assessments. Perform any other lawful and reasonable duties delegated by management in support of the cleaning services function.

Notes

• The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Females of all races are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Weskoppies Hospital

Closing Date : 26-08-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have grade 12?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years of cleaning experince ?