Cleaner Level 2 (x6 Posts) – Department of Health

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Cleaner Level 2 (x6 Posts) – Department of Health | Edenvale Regional Hospital

Cleaner Level 2 Job Vacancy 2026

The Gauteng Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for six (6) Cleaner Level 2 positions at Edenvale Regional Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment who are passionate about maintaining hygiene and supporting quality healthcare services.

Job Details

Position: Cleaner Level 2
Reference Number: REFS/049969
Department: Department of Health
Directorate: Support Services
Location: Edenvale Regional Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa
Number of Posts: 6
Salary: R144,024 per annum plus benefits
Closing Date: 19 June 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess:

  • Grade 10 qualification or equivalent
  • 1–2 years cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment
  • Ability to read, write and understand simple instructions
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work shifts, weekends and night duty
  • Ability to rotate cleaning duties within clinical areas
  • Physical fitness and ability to perform demanding cleaning tasks
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Honest, reliable and trustworthy character

Preference will be given to:

  • EPWP Trainees
  • COVID-19 Programme Participants
  • Administrative Interns currently serving or who have served the Department in accordance with Personnel Circular Letter 4 of 2017

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

Cleaning and Hygiene Services

  • Cleaning offices, wards, corridors, elevators, bathrooms and toilets
  • Sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming and shampooing floors
  • Dusting, polishing and waxing furniture, floors and doors
  • Cleaning walls, windows and hospital equipment
  • Emptying and sanitising waste bins
  • Refilling hand wash soap dispensers
  • Replacing toilet paper, hand towels and air fresheners
  • Reporting damaged cleaning equipment
  • Requesting cleaning supplies when required

Ward Support Duties

  • Cleaning hospital beds, lockers, chairs and medical equipment
  • Cleaning bathrooms, sluice rooms and patient areas
  • Managing soiled linen rooms
  • Washing and refilling patient water jugs
  • Assisting with meal preparation and distribution
  • Collecting food trolleys from the kitchen
  • Assisting nurses during meal service
  • Preparing and serving tea
  • Washing cups and utensils after tea service
  • Maintaining cleanliness records using provided checklists

General Support Duties

  • Performing messenger duties when required
  • Ensuring all assigned areas comply with hospital hygiene standards
  • Supporting infection prevention and control procedures

Required Screening Questions

Before applying, ensure you can answer “Yes” to the following:

  1. Do you have Grade 10?
  2. Do you have at least 2 years of experience in hospital cleaning?

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment Portal.

Applications submitted by hand delivery, fax or email will not be accepted.

Applicants must submit:

  • Fully completed and signed New Z83 Application Form
  • Updated Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Relevant Registration Certificate (where applicable)
  • Current Registration Card or Annual Practicing Certificate (where applicable)

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before interviews.

Important Information

  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
  • Successful candidates will undergo qualification verification, criminal checks, employment verification and other suitability assessments.
  • Medical surveillance may be required in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
  • The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
  • Women and persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

Enquiries

Contact Person: Ms. N Tata
Telephone: 011 321 6091

Employer Information

Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Hospital: Edenvale Regional Hospital

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