Department of Health Cleaner Vacancies 2026 (X2 Posts) – Wits Oral Health Centre
The Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for two Cleaner positions based at the Wits Oral Health Centre. This opportunity is ideal for experienced cleaners seeking stable government employment within a healthcare environment.
Vacancy at Wits Oral Health Centre
- Job Title: Cleaner
- Reference Number: REFS/035498
- Number of Posts: 2
- Directorate: Support Services
- Employer: Department of Health
- Location: Wits Oral Health Centre
- Salary: R138,486 per annum
- Closing Date: 04 March 2026
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate
- At least 2 years’ experience working as a Cleaner in a health facility or similar environment
- Ability to read and write
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure
Knowledge and Competencies
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Waste management procedures
- Batho Pele Principles
- Patient Rights Charter
- OHS Act compliance
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Cleaning designated areas including floors, windows, walls, basins, mirrors, kitchens, urinals, and bathrooms
- Dusting, polishing, scrubbing, stripping, and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical areas
- Ensuring all areas are kept hygienic at all times
- Preventing cross-contamination and promptly removing spillages to prevent accidents
- Using correct cleaning chemicals and dilutions in line with IPC guidelines
- Collecting, separating, and disposing of waste according to prescribed categories
- Cleaning and maintaining all cleaning equipment and tools
- Reporting faulty equipment and safety incidents
- Supporting compliance with the Ideal Hospital Framework and general institutional standards
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment Portal. Hand-delivered, emailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Failure to submit both documents will result in disqualification. Applicants must clearly quote the reference number on the application.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents (not older than six months) on or before the interview date. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
Additional Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Candidates may be subjected to vetting, background checks, skills assessments, and medical surveillance
- The Department of Health is committed to employment equity and encourages people with disabilities to apply
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the post
- No application fees are charged for government vacancies
Enquiries
HR Manager: Mr PF Monama
