Job Title: Cleaner (X2 Posts)
Reference Number: refs/035498
Department: Department of Health
Directorate: Support
Location: Wits Oral Health Centre
Salary Package: R138 486.00 per annum
Closing Date: 04 March 2026
Overview
The Department of Health is seeking to appoint two (2) dedicated and hardworking Cleaners to join the Support Directorate at Wits Oral Health Centre. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within a healthcare environment and who understand the importance of infection prevention and patient safety.
The successful candidates will play a vital role in ensuring that both clinical and non-clinical areas remain clean, hygienic, and compliant with health and safety standards. Maintaining a clean healthcare facility is essential for infection control, patient well-being, and overall operational efficiency.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working as a Cleaner in a health facility or healthcare environment.
Required Competencies and Knowledge
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and write effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
- Understanding of waste management processes.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Awareness of patient rights.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Cleaners will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across designated areas within the Wits Oral Health Centre. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning floors, windows, walls, basins, mirrors, kitchens, urinals, and bathrooms.
- Dusting, polishing, scrubbing, stripping, and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Ensuring all areas within the institution are kept hygienic and compliant with health standards.
- Preventing cross-contamination by following proper cleaning protocols.
- Removing spillages promptly to prevent falls and injuries.
- Using correct cleaning chemicals in appropriate dilutions according to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines.
- Performing routine general cleaning tasks in line with the Ideal Hospital Framework.
- Collecting, separating, and disposing of waste according to designated categories.
- Cleaning and maintaining cleaning tools and equipment.
- Reporting faulty equipment and incidents within allocated areas.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre E-Recruitment portal:
http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za
No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
For assistance with online applications, applicants may email their queries to:
e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents).
- A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Applications submitted without the new Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
Applicants must clearly indicate the post reference number (refs/035498) on their application.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than six months) on or before the interview date.
Important Notes
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- If you do not receive any response within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Candidates will be subjected to vetting and pre-employment suitability checks, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, credit checks, qualification verification, and employment verification.
- Where applicable, candidates may undergo a skills/knowledge test and Medical Surveillance.
- The Department of Health promotes representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.
- The Public Service does not charge any fees for job applications. If you are asked for any fee, please report it to the authorities.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Criteria Questions
Applicants will be required to answer the following:
- Do you have a Grade 12 certificate?
- Do you have a minimum of two years’ working experience as a Cleaner in a health facility/environment?
If you meet the above requirements and are committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in a healthcare environment, you are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 04 March 2026.