The Limpopo Department of Health is recruiting 1,985 General Workers through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). These opportunities are available at hospitals, community health centres (CHCs), clinics, and the Department’s Head Office across Limpopo Province.

This recruitment drive offers unemployed South Africans the opportunity to gain valuable work experience within the public healthcare sector while earning a monthly stipend of R4,121.76. Successful candidates will be employed on an EPWP contract running until 31 March 2027.

Whether you’re looking to start your career in healthcare support services or gain practical workplace experience, these General Worker positions provide an excellent opportunity to contribute to maintaining safe and hygienic healthcare facilities.

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Job Overview

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Available Work Locations

General Worker positions are available throughout Limpopo Province, including the following districts and facilities:

• Head Office (Polokwane)

• Waterberg District

• Capricorn District

• Vhembe District

• Mopani District

• Sekhukhune District

Successful applicants may be placed at:

• Public hospitals

• Community Health Centres (CHCs)

• Primary healthcare clinics

• Department of Health administrative facilities

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About the EPWP General Worker Role

As an EPWP General Worker, you will play an important role in maintaining clean, safe, and hygienic healthcare environments. Your daily responsibilities will support infection prevention, waste management, and the smooth operation of hospitals and clinics across the province.

This position is ideal for individuals who are physically fit, willing to perform manual duties, and committed to promoting cleanliness and patient safety within public healthcare facilities.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Clean hospital wards, clinics, offices, waiting areas, and other healthcare facilities.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and sanitation throughout assigned work areas.

• Perform infection prevention and control procedures, including sluicing duties where required.

• Safely operate cleaning machines, equipment, and tools.

• Assist with medical and general waste collection, handling, and disposal.

• Maintain hospital gardens, walkways, and surrounding grounds when required.

• Support supervisors with general operational and housekeeping duties.

• Ensure all cleaning tasks comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Carry out any additional responsibilities assigned to support the effective operation of healthcare facilities.

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Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum ABET qualification.

• Physically fit and capable of lifting or moving heavy equipment and supplies.

• Ability to operate industrial or heavy-duty cleaning equipment.

• Experience operating machinery such as lawnmowers and weed eaters will be advantageous.

• Willingness to handle medical waste and human fluids where necessary.

• Basic understanding of Batho Pele Principles.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Basic knowledge of waste management and workplace hygiene.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Good physical fitness and stamina.

• Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene.

• Ability to follow workplace procedures and safety standards.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.

• Knowledge of infection prevention practices.

• Ability to work under pressure in busy healthcare environments.

• Commitment to delivering quality support services.

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Working Hours

Successful applicants will be required to work:

• 8 hours per day, in accordance with departmental operational requirements and EPWP programme guidelines.

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