How to Apply

Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng Government e-Recruitment portal.

The advert states that:

• Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted
• Faxed applications will not be accepted
• Emailed applications will not be accepted

For assistance with online applications, applicants may contact:

healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• Fully completed New Z83 form
• Detailed CV

The Z83 must be:

• Fully completed
• Signed by the applicant

The application must also clearly state:

Reference Number: REFS/056372

Applications without the required new Z83 form and detailed CV may be disqualified.

Z83 Completion Notes

The advert specifically states that applicants must complete:

• Part A
• Part C
• Part D

If an applicant does not belong to a profession or occupation requiring official registration, the relevant registration question may be left blank.

Certified Documents

At the initial application stage, shortlisted candidates will later be asked by HR to provide:

• Certified copies of educational qualifications
• Other relevant documents

These documents should not be older than 6 months when requested.

Screening and Selection

Before appointment, candidates may undergo:

• Criminal checks
• Citizenship checks
• Qualification verification
• Company directorship checks
• Social media checks
• Financial record checks
• Reference checks
• Medical surveillance where required
• Competency testing

Employment Equity

The Gauteng Department of Health applies Employment Equity principles.

The advert specifically encourages applications from:

• People with disabilities
• Coloured males and females
• Indian males and females
• White males and females

Closing Date

7 September 2026

Applications must be submitted online before the closing date.

Due to the large number of expected applications, individual applications will not necessarily be acknowledged.

If you do not receive a response within 3 months, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

CV Tips for Cleaner Applicants

Since no experience is required, you do not need to invent previous cleaning jobs.

Instead, your CV should focus on relevant personal qualities and any genuine practical experience.

Useful Skills to Highlight

Where truthful, include:

• Cleaning
• Sweeping
• Mopping
• Dusting
• Floor polishing
• Window cleaning
• Toilet cleaning
• Waste removal
• Hygiene awareness
• Following instructions
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Ability to work with cleaning equipment
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment

If You Have EPWP Experience

Clearly show:

• Name of EPWP programme
• Location
• Start date
• End date
• Duties performed

This is especially relevant because Sedibeng District EPWP participants and former EPWP participants are specifically mentioned in the advert.

CV Profile Example – No Experience

“Hardworking and reliable job seeker who is able to read and write and is seeking an opportunity as a Cleaner within Sedibeng District Health Services. Willing to learn, follow cleaning and safety procedures, work as part of a team and maintain clean, hygienic and safe healthcare environments.”

Possible Cleaner Interview Questions

1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work as a Cleaner for the Department of Health?
3. What do you understand about cleaning in a healthcare environment?
4. Why is hygiene important in a clinic?
5. How would you clean a floor properly?
6. What is the difference between general waste and medical waste?
7. Why must medical waste be handled carefully?
8. What do you understand about infection control?
9. How would you clean a public toilet?
10. How would you clean and disinfect a bathroom?
11. What would you do if you found a spill in a clinic?
12. Have you used a cleaning machine before?
13. Are you willing to learn how to operate heavy-duty cleaning machines?
14. Why is it important to follow cleaning procedures?
15. What would you do if cleaning supplies were running low?
16. Why should cleaning trolleys be kept clean?
17. How would you keep a clinic waiting area clean?
18. What would you do if a supervisor asked you to redo an area?
19. How do you work as part of a team?
20. What would you do if you did not understand an instruction?
21. Why is Occupational Health and Safety important?
22. How would you safely handle cleaning chemicals?
23. Are you comfortable removing healthcare waste?
24. Why is punctuality important?
25. Why should the Department of Health appoint you?

Important Vacancy Summary

Position: Cleaner (Level 2)
Posts: 11
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Location: Sedibeng District Health Services
Qualification: Able to read and write
Experience: No experience required
Salary: R144,024 per annum plus benefits
Reference: REFS/056372
Closing Date: 7 September 2026