The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting 2 Cleaners for healthcare facilities in the Western Cape. The positions are based at Bothasig Community Day Centre and Elsies River Community Health Centre.

This is a permanent government job opportunity for candidates with basic reading and writing skills and appropriate cleaning experience in a healthcare environment. Successful applicants will help maintain clean, safe and hygienic facilities while supporting infection prevention and quality patient care.

Cleaner Job Details

• Employer: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

• Position: Cleaner

• Number of Posts: 2

• Reference Number: MHS500/2026

• Position Type: Permanent

• Province: Western Cape, South Africa

• Salary: R144,024 – R169,656 per annum

• Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Cleaner Vacancies and Locations

The two available posts are located at:

• Bothasig Community Day Centre – 1 post

• Elsies River Community Health Centre – 1 post

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards required in healthcare facilities.

Salary and Benefits

The Cleaner position offers a salary of:

R144,024 – R169,656 per annum

Employees may also qualify for applicable service benefits, including:

• 13th cheque

• Employer contribution towards the pension fund

• Housing allowance

• Medical aid allowance

Benefits are subject to the applicable government employment conditions and requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment. Duties may include:

• Cleaning and maintaining healthcare facilities according to prescribed standards.

• Dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishing and scrubbing floors and surfaces.

• Following approved cleaning procedures to help prevent the spread of infections.

• Using cleaning products, materials and equipment safely and correctly.

• Cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment after use.

• Monitoring the use of cleaning materials and supplies.

• Assisting with basic stock control of cleaning products.

• Supporting supervisors and colleagues with general cleaning requirements.

• Maintaining hygiene standards throughout the facility.

• Complying with workplace health, safety and infection prevention policies.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Basic reading and writing skills.

• Appropriate cleaning experience in a healthcare facility.

Candidates should ensure that their experience is relevant to the requirements of the advertised Cleaner position before applying.

Skills and Competencies

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and materials.

• Understanding of hygiene and infection prevention practices.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Inherent Requirements

Because these positions are based in healthcare facilities, applicants should be prepared to meet the operational demands of the role.

The successful candidates must be willing to:

• Work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

• Work overtime at short notice when required.

• Perform physically demanding manual cleaning duties.

• Operate cleaning equipment where necessary.

• Work at other Primary Health Care facilities within the Northern/Tygerberg Sub-Structure when operationally required.

Applicants should consider these requirements carefully before applying.

Why Apply for These Cleaner Jobs?

These positions offer an opportunity to join the Western Cape public healthcare sector in permanent employment. Successful candidates will play an important role in supporting patient care by helping healthcare facilities remain clean, hygienic and safe.

The positions also offer a government salary package with applicable employee benefits.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply for the Cleaner vacancies advertised under reference number MHS500/2026.

There are 2 posts available, with one position at Bothasig Community Day Centre and one at Elsies River Community Health Centre.

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

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