Gauteng Department of Health Cleaners X11 โ Sedibeng District Health Services | No Experience Required | R144,024 Per Year | Apply by 7 September 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 11 Cleaners (Level 2) for Sedibeng District Health Clinics.
These are entry-level government cleaning positions that require applicants to be able to read and write. The advert specifically states that no previous work experience is required.
The Department also notes that Sedibeng District EPWP participants and interns, including those whose EPWP contracts have ended, may apply.
Job Overview
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Gauteng Department of Health |
| Position | Cleaner (Level 2) |
| Number of Posts | 11 |
| Reference Number | REFS/056372 |
| Directorate | Sedibeng District Health Clinics |
| Location | Sedibeng District Health Services |
| Minimum Requirement | Able to read and write |
| Experience | No experience required |
| Salary | R144,024 per annum plus benefits |
| Closing Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Enquiries | Ms Ramaditse โ 016 950 6247 |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be able to read and write
- Be willing to perform cleaning duties
- Be willing to follow health and safety procedures
- Be willing to undergo continuous training and development
- Be willing to attend approved meetings and training
- Comply with the Performance Management and Development System
No Experience Required
The advert clearly states:
No experience required.
This means qualifying first-time job seekers may apply.
EPWP and Intern Applicants
The Department specifically mentions:
- Sedibeng District EPWP participants
- Sedibeng District interns
- Previous EPWP participants whose contracts have ended
These candidates may apply for the Cleaner positions.
What Will the Cleaners Do?
These positions involve cleaning and maintaining hygienic environments in clinics and healthcare facilities.
Because this is a healthcare setting, cleaning responsibilities include both ordinary housekeeping and duties linked to infection control, medical waste and healthcare waste management.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Cleaning Floors
Cleaners will be responsible for:
- Sweeping floors
- Mopping floors
- Buffing floors
- Using cleaning machines where required
2. Cleaning Walls, Windows and Doors
Successful candidates will clean:
- Walls
- Windows
- Window frames
- Doors
- Side walls
3. Cleaning Bathrooms and Showers
Cleaners will maintain:
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Public toilets
These areas must be kept clean and hygienic.
4. Cleaning Furniture
Duties include:
- Dusting furniture
- Washing furniture
- Polishing furniture
5. Cleaning Public and Clinical Areas
Successful candidates will clean areas such as:
- Corridors
- Clinics
- Offices
- Entrances
- Stairs
- Fire escapes
- Lifts
- Passages
- Waiting areas
- Equipment
- Carpets
Medical and General Waste
Cleaners will be responsible for the removal of:
- Medical waste
- General waste
They will also:
- Clean refuse bins
- Flatten cardboard boxes
- Follow healthcare waste management requirements
Because this is a healthcare environment, applicants must comply with relevant infection-control procedures and healthcare waste-management policies.
Infection Control
Cleaners must adhere to:
- Healthcare waste management policy
- Infection-control prescripts
- Cleaning-service policies and procedures
- Occupational health and safety requirements
This is especially important because the cleaners will be working in clinics where preventing contamination and maintaining hygiene are critical.
Heavy-Duty Cleaning Equipment
The advert states that cleaners may need to operate:
Heavy-duty cleaning machines
Candidates should therefore be willing to learn how to safely use appropriate cleaning equipment.
Kitchen and Refrigerator Duties
Cleaners may also be required to:
- Defrost unit refrigerators
- Clean unit refrigerators
- Clean unit kitchens
- Maintain kitchen hygiene
- Control kitchen stock
- Report stock issues to the supervisor
Soap and Hygiene Supplies
Successful candidates will:
- Refill soap containers
- Monitor relevant cleaning and hygiene supplies
Cleaning Trolleys
Cleaning trolleys must be kept:
- Clean
- Organised
- Ready for use
Kitchen and Bathroom Stock Control
Cleaners will help control stock in:
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
Any shortages or problems should be reported to the relevant supervisor.
Daily Cleaning Control Lists
Employees must complete daily cleaning activities on the required:
Cleaning Control List
This helps supervisors confirm that required areas and tasks have been completed.
Occupational Health and Safety
Cleaners must comply with the:
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Candidates should follow safe working procedures when:
- Using cleaning chemicals
- Operating equipment
- Handling waste
- Working in clinical areas
Additional Duties
Successful candidates may perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
They should also:
- Adhere to required timelines
- Attend training
- Participate in development programmes
- Attend meetings approved by the supervisor
- Comply with performance-management requirements
Salary
Successful candidates will receive:
R144,024 per annum plus benefits
APPLICATION PROCESS
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