Job Description

The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for Cleaner positions at Jubilee District Hospital.

There are 6 posts available under the Admin and Logistic Support Directorate.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with ABET Level 4, Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification who are physically fit and able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

The successful candidates will be responsible for cleaning designated areas in the hospital, maintaining hygiene standards, handling waste correctly, taking care of cleaning equipment and supporting infection control through proper cleaning practices.

Position Details

• Position: Cleaners
• Reference Number: Refs/050105
• Employer: Department of Health
• Directorate: Admin and Logistic Support
• Location: Jubilee District Hospital
• Number of Posts: 6
• Salary: R144 024 per annum plus benefits
• Salary Level: Level 2
• Closing Date: 29 June 2026
• Enquiries: Mr Gusha K
• Contact Number: 012 717 9377

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum ABET Level 4 / Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Good physical condition.
• Must be prepared and able to work shifts.
• Must be prepared and able to work weekends.
• Must be prepared and able to work public holidays.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be productive.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Added Advantage

The following will be an added advantage:

• Hospital environment cleaning experience.

Duties

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Cleaning all designated areas in the institution.
• Cleaning windows.
• Cleaning walls.
• Cleaning basins.
• Cleaning sinks.
• Cleaning lockers.
• Cleaning beds.
• Cleaning kitchens.
• Cleaning bathrooms.
• Sweeping floors.
• Mopping floors.
• Polishing floors.
• Providing routine general work and compliance services.
• Opening windows daily for hygiene and infection control purposes.
• Performing damp dusting.
• Performing dry dusting.
• Emptying dustbins in designated areas.
• Assessing and updating toilet cleaning checklists.
• Maintaining toilet cleaning standards in line with hygiene requirements.
• Requesting and replacing toilet paper, towels and hand soap.
• Removing waste and storing it in designated areas.
• Reporting hazardous threats in the environment.
• Maintaining environmental cleanliness.
• Cleaning and taking proper care of cleaning equipment.
• Storing and safeguarding cleaning materials and equipment.
• Reporting electrical or mechanical malfunction of cleaning machines.
• Reporting malfunction of other related cleaning equipment.

Skills

• Hospital cleaning
• General cleaning
• Infection control awareness
• Hygiene support
• Sweeping
• Mopping
• Floor polishing
• Dusting
• Bathroom cleaning
• Waste handling
• Cleaning checklist maintenance
• Cleaning equipment care
• Cleaning material storage
• Hazard reporting
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work shifts
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays
• Physical fitness
• Reliability
• Ability to follow instructions