Operator

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

Job summary

A public health service provider is seeking an individual for an entry-level position in Johannesburg. The candidate must possess at least a Grade 12 qualification, with no prior experience required. Responsibilities include receiving and checking unsterile packs, washing instruments, and maintaining a clean environment. The position offers a salary of R 163 680.00 per annum plus benefits, with a closing date for applications on December 24, 2025. Interested applicants must apply online only.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required. No experience needed.
• Ability to follow safety measures and report challenges.

Responsibilities

• Receive unsterile packs and ensure they are complete.
• Wash instruments and pack sterile items.
• Maintain cleanliness in the department.

Education

Grade 12

Job description

• Package : R 163 680.00 (per annum plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr GNB Moeng 011488 3424Ms L Maseko 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Grade 12. No experience required.

Duties :

• Receive unsterile packs from the wards, check that they are complete and in good working condition. Washing of the instruments. Packing, autoclaving, and issuing of sterile packs to the wards. Folding, packing, autoclaving various towels, gowns and small packs. Effective handling of cooled down items to be packed in sterile store area. Responsible for cleaning and damp dusting in the allocated department. Effective utilisation of human, physical and material resources. Adhere to IPC and OHS safety measures. Report any challenges noted to the supervisor. Other duties as delegated by the supervisor. Damp dusting trollies, furniture, window seals, blinds, doors and scrubbing of walls.

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). 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 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 : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12.

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.