Cleaner Vacancies 2026 | Gauteng Department of Health | X20 Posts | Grade 10 | Apply by 5 August 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for 20 Cleaner vacancies at Weskoppies Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for applicants with Grade 10 who are looking to build a career in the public healthcare sector. Previous cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment will be an advantage, but is not compulsory.
Successful candidates will help maintain a clean, hygienic and safe environment for patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
Available Posts
| Position | Cleaner |
|---|---|
| Number of Posts | 20 |
| Reference Number | refs/050471 |
| Department | Gauteng Department of Health |
| Location | Weskoppies Hospital |
| Salary | R144,024 per annum (plus benefits) |
| Closing Date | 5 August 2026 |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
-Grade 10.
-Ability to read and write.
-Good verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to follow instructions.
-Ability to work independently and within a team.
-Physical fitness to perform cleaning duties.
-Willingness to rotate between wards and departments.
-Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
-Honest, reliable and responsible work ethic.
-Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment.
The following will be an added advantage:
- One (1) year or more cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
-Clean wards, offices, corridors and hospital facilities.
-Clean floors, walls, windows, furniture, beds, lockers, curtains and blinds.
-Maintain outside areas, entrances and walkways.
-Remove and dispose of waste according to hospital policies.
-Clean refrigerators, microwaves, kitchens and designated equipment.
-Wash dishes, cups and utensils in wards and departments.
-Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely.
-Clean spills immediately to maintain a safe environment.
-Replenish consumables such as soap, toilet paper and air fresheners.
-Collect meals and beverages for patients where required.
-Receive, pack and manage clean linen.
-Complete daily cleaning registers and checklists.
-Report maintenance issues, hazards and shortages to supervisors.
-Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control.
-Perform any other duties assigned by management.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Good communication skills.
- Teamwork.
- Ability to work independently.
- Attention to detail.
- Reliability and honesty.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Strong work ethic.
- Physical stamina.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
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