Gauteng Department of Health Cleaners X11 – Sedibeng District Health Services | No Experience Required | R144,024 Per Year | Apply by 7 September 2026
Gauteng Department of Health Cleaner Vacancies
The Gauteng Department of Health has advertised 11 Cleaner (Level 2) vacancies at Sedibeng District Health Clinics.
The positions are aimed at entry-level applicants who can read and write. According to the vacancy information, previous work experience is not required. Applicants should, however, be willing to carry out cleaning duties, follow workplace safety procedures and work in a healthcare environment.
The department also indicates that Sedibeng District EPWP participants and interns, as well as former EPWP participants whose 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 | Ability to read and write |
| Experience | No experience required |
| Salary | R144,024 per annum plus applicable benefits |
| Closing Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Enquiries | Ms Ramaditse – 016 950 6247 |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should be able to read and write and must be willing to perform the duties associated with a cleaning position in a healthcare facility.
Other requirements include:
- Willingness to perform cleaning and housekeeping duties.
- Ability and willingness to follow health and safety procedures.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.
- Attendance at approved meetings and training sessions.
- Compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Participation in the Performance Management and Development System.
No Previous Experience Required
The vacancy states that no previous work experience is required.
This makes the position potentially suitable for qualifying applicants who are entering the employment market for the first time. Applicants should still carefully check the complete official advertisement to ensure that they meet all stated requirements.
EPWP and Intern Applicants
The department also identifies certain EPWP and internship participants as eligible to apply.
These include:
- Sedibeng District EPWP participants.
- Sedibeng District interns.
- Former EPWP participants whose contracts have ended.
What Will the Cleaners Do?
The successful applicants will help maintain clean, hygienic and orderly environments at clinics and other healthcare facilities within the directorate.
The work covers general housekeeping as well as cleaning responsibilities that are particularly important in a healthcare setting. Employees will need to follow infection-control procedures, healthcare waste-management requirements and occupational health and safety rules.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Cleaning Floors
Cleaners may be responsible for maintaining floors by:
- Sweeping.
- Mopping.
- Buffing.
- Using appropriate cleaning machines where required.
2. Cleaning Walls, Windows and Doors
Routine cleaning may include walls, windows, window frames, doors, side walls and other related surfaces.
3. Cleaning Bathrooms and Showers
Employees will help maintain hygienic conditions in:
- Bathrooms.
- Showers.
- Public toilets.
- Other designated sanitary areas.
4. Cleaning Furniture
Furniture and other surfaces may need to be dusted, washed and polished as part of routine cleaning.
5. Cleaning Clinical and Public Areas
Cleaning duties may extend to a range of areas within the facilities, including:
- Corridors and passages.
- Clinics and offices.
- Entrances.
- Stairways and fire escapes.
- Lifts.
- Waiting areas.
- Carpets.
- Designated equipment and surrounding areas.
Medical and General Waste
The duties can include assisting with the removal of medical and general waste.
Cleaners may also be required to:
- Clean refuse bins.
- Flatten cardboard boxes.
- Move waste to the appropriate designated areas.
- Follow applicable healthcare waste-management procedures.
Since the work takes place in healthcare facilities, employees must follow the relevant infection-control and waste-management requirements.
Infection-Control Requirements
Cleaners will be expected to comply with the procedures that help maintain hygiene and reduce contamination risks.
These may include:
- Healthcare waste-management policies.
- Infection-control requirements.
- Cleaning-service procedures.
- Occupational health and safety rules.
Following these procedures is particularly important when working in clinical environments.
Use of Cleaning Equipment
The position may involve the use of heavy-duty cleaning machines and other equipment.
Previous experience is not listed as a requirement, but applicants should be willing to learn how to operate cleaning equipment correctly and safely.
Kitchen and Refrigerator Duties
Depending on the work area, cleaners may also assist with maintaining kitchens and designated refrigerators.
Responsibilities can include:
- Defrosting unit refrigerators.
- Cleaning refrigerators.
- Cleaning unit kitchens.
- Maintaining general kitchen hygiene.
- Monitoring kitchen-related stock.
- Reporting stock shortages or problems to a supervisor.
Soap and Hygiene Supplies
Cleaners may be responsible for checking and replenishing soap containers and other relevant hygiene supplies.
They should monitor supplies and report shortages or problems to the appropriate supervisor.
Cleaning Trolleys
Cleaning trolleys should be kept clean, organised and ready for use.
This helps ensure that the necessary cleaning materials and equipment are available when required.
Kitchen and Bathroom Stock
Employees may also assist with monitoring supplies used in kitchens and bathrooms.
Where items are running low or there are other stock-related problems, these should be reported to the relevant supervisor.
Daily Cleaning Records
The vacancy requires employees to complete the relevant Cleaning Control List as part of their daily duties.
These records help track completed cleaning activities and allow supervisors to monitor whether required tasks have been carried out.
Occupational Health and Safety
Successful applicants must comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and applicable workplace procedures.
Safe practices are particularly important when:
- Using cleaning chemicals.
- Operating cleaning machinery.
- Handling waste.
- Working in clinical or healthcare areas.
- Performing physically demanding cleaning tasks.
Additional Responsibilities
Employees may be assigned other reasonable duties by their supervisor.
They may also be expected to:
- Complete tasks within the required timeframes.
- Attend approved meetings and training.
- Participate in development programmes.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures.
- Meet performance-management requirements.
- Take part in relevant performance reviews and assessments.
Salary and Closing Date
The advertised salary is R144,024 per annum plus applicable benefits.
The stated closing date is 7 September 2026.
Applicants should review the complete official vacancy advertisement for the application process, supporting documents and any additional requirements before submitting an application.
Reference Number: REFS/056372
Important: Applicants should use official government recruitment channels and should not pay anyone who claims to be able to secure the position on their behalf.
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