Department of Health Cleaner Jobs 2026 (x11 posts) - Apply Now with Grade9/Std 7

Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Plus Benefits)

The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for three (3) Cleaner posts within the Ekurhuleni Health District under the Primary Health Care Directorate. This is a readvertisement, and applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.

This opportunity is ideal for job seekers looking for stable government employment while contributing to maintaining hygiene and infection control standards in public healthcare facilities.

Job Details

Reference Number: REFS/035425
Directorate: Primary Health Care
Number of Posts: 11

Location:

• Jabulane Dumane CHC (2 Posts)

• Ramokonopi CHC (1 Post)
  Ekurhuleni Health District (SSDR)

Salary Package: R138 486.00 – R163 131.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Enquiries:
Ms M Zwane
Tel: (011) 876-1766

Minimum Requirements

• AET Level 4 (Standard 7 or Grade 9 report) or Grade 12

• Minimum of six (6) months appropriate cleaning experience

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work shifts, including night duty, weekends and public holidays

• Willingness to rotate when required

• Honest, reliable and able to work under pressure

• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the position

• Problem-solving skills and initiative

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning interior and exterior areas including bathrooms, offices, consulting rooms, passages and waiting areas

• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming and polishing floors

• High dusting of walls and surfaces

• Cleaning windows, stairs, lifts, fire escapes and medical equipment

• Washing cupboards, fridges, microwaves and dustbins

• Assisting with laundry duties

• Cleaning spillages and assisting with decontamination and disinfection

• Removing general and medical waste according to Infection Prevention and Control guidelines

• Serving meals and washing utensils

• Performing additional duties as delegated by the supervisor

Important Notes

• This is a readvertisement; previous applicants must re-apply

• No S&T claims or resettlement allowance will be paid

• If you do not receive feedback within three (3) months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

• Shortlisted candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC), including reference, identity, qualification, criminal record and employment verification

• The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Employment Equity principles will apply

• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment Portal: