Gauteng Department of Health General Workers X4 โ€“ Sedibeng District Health Services | No Experience Required | R144,024 Per Year | Apply by 7 September 2026

Gauteng Department of Health General Workers X4 โ€“ Sedibeng District Health Services | No Experience Required | R144,024 Per Year | Apply by 7 September 2026

The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 4 General Workers (Level 2) for Sedibeng District Health Services.

This is an entry-level government opportunity for applicants who are simply able to read and write. The advert clearly states that no previous work experience is required.

The Department also indicates that Sedibeng District EPWP participants and interns, including those whose EPWP contracts have ended, may apply.

Job Overview

Job DetailInformation
EmployerGauteng Department of Health
PositionGeneral Worker (Level 2)
Number of Posts4
Reference NumberREFS/056373
DirectorateSedibeng District Health Services
LocationSedibeng District Health Services
Minimum RequirementAble to read and write
ExperienceNo experience required
SalaryR144,024 per annum plus benefits
Closing Date7 September 2026
EnquiriesMs Ramaditsa โ€“ 016 950 6247

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be able to read and write
  • Be willing to perform general cleaning and support duties
  • Be willing to follow health and safety procedures
  • Be willing to work under supervision
  • Be willing to undergo training and development
  • Be willing to attend meetings and training approved by the supervisor
  • Comply with the Performance Management and Development System

No Experience Required

The vacancy specifically states:

No experience required.

This means first-time job seekers may apply if they meet the basic requirements.

EPWP and Intern Applicants

The advert also mentions:

  • Sedibeng District EPWP participants
  • Sedibeng District interns
  • Former EPWP participants whose contracts have ended

These candidates are encouraged to apply.

What Does a General Worker Do?

For this vacancy, General Workers will mainly help maintain a clean, hygienic and safe environment at Sedibeng District Health Services.

The role includes general cleaning, waste removal, use of cleaning equipment, and compliance with healthcare waste and infection-control procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Keep the Property Clean

General Workers will be responsible for keeping:

  • Buildings
  • Work areas
  • Surrounding areas
  • External spaces

clean and presentable at all times.

2. Remove Medical Waste

Successful candidates will assist with the removal of:

  • Medical waste
  • Healthcare waste

Because this is a health-service environment, all waste must be handled according to the applicable healthcare waste-management policy.

3. Remove General Waste

General Workers will also remove ordinary/general waste from the premises.

This may include:

  • Emptying bins
  • Cleaning bins
  • Moving waste to designated areas
  • Flattening cardboard boxes

4. Clean Waste Bins

Bins must be cleaned regularly to help maintain hygiene and reduce contamination risks.

5. Flatten Cardboard Boxes

Successful candidates may be required to flatten cardboard boxes before disposal or collection.

6. Follow Healthcare Waste Procedures

General Workers must comply with:

  • Healthcare waste-management policy
  • Infection-control prescripts
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Safety requirements

These procedures are especially important when working around medical waste.

Infection Control

Working within healthcare services requires strict attention to hygiene.

General Workers should therefore be prepared to follow infection-control instructions designed to:

  • Reduce contamination
  • Protect patients
  • Protect staff
  • Protect visitors
  • Maintain a safe healthcare environment

Heavy-Duty Cleaning Machines

The advert states that General Workers may be required to:

Operate heavy-duty cleaning machines

Candidates who have never used these machines should still be willing to learn, as no previous work experience is required.

Occupational Health and Safety

Successful candidates must comply with the:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

This includes following safe working procedures when:

  • Handling waste
  • Using cleaning chemicals
  • Operating cleaning equipment
  • Performing physical duties
  • Working in healthcare environments

Additional Duties

General Workers may also be required to:

  • Perform other duties allocated by the supervisor
  • Attend approved meetings
  • Attend training
  • Participate in continuous development programmes
  • Follow departmental procedures
  • Meet required timelines
  • Participate in performance reviews and assessments

Performance Management and Development System

Successful candidates must comply with the Performance Management and Development System, including:

  • Contracting
  • Quarterly reviews
  • Final assessment/evaluation

Salary

Successful candidates will receive:

R144,024 per annum plus benefits

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