Gauteng Department of Health Cleaner Vacancy: Grade 9 Required
Gauteng Department of Health Cleaner Vacancy: Grade 9 Required
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for a Cleaner vacancy at Bronkhorstspruit District Hospital.
This entry-level government job opportunity requires a minimum of Grade 9, ABET Level 4 or an equivalent qualification. No previous cleaning or work experience is required.
The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, hygienic and safe hospital environment by cleaning hospital buildings, offices, toilets, kitchens, furniture, floors, windows and other assigned areas.
Applications must be submitted online before the closing date of 7 August 2026.
Cleaner Vacancy Details
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Position: Cleaner
Reference Number: refs/055974
Directorate: Cleaning and Support
Number of Posts: 1
Location: Bronkhorstspruit District Hospital, Gauteng
Salary: R144 024 per annum plus benefits
Experience Required: No experience required
Closing Date: 7 August 2026
Application Method: Online application only
About the Department of Health Cleaner Position
The Cleaner will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and safety throughout Bronkhorstspruit District Hospital.
The appointed candidate must be able to complete routine cleaning duties, use cleaning materials and equipment correctly, prevent cross-contamination and follow infection-control standards.
The role also requires the employee to identify and report hazards or defects encountered while cleaning.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of Grade 9, ABET Level 4 or an equivalent qualification.
- No previous work experience is required.
- Basic reading, writing and communication skills.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform routine cleaning duties.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning materials and cleaning equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions and work responsibly.
- Ability to maintain hygiene and infection-control standards.
Applicants should also be physically capable of performing cleaning duties that may involve standing for long periods, washing floors, vacuuming carpets and moving cleaning equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
Cleaning Hospital Buildings
- Empty dustbins and dispose of waste correctly.
- Dust and polish wooden tables and other furniture.
- Refill water bottles with fresh water where required.
- Clean hospital windows and walls.
- Wash and mop floors.
- Vacuum carpets.
- Clean offices, passages, waiting areas and other hospital spaces.
- Maintain a clean and presentable hospital environment.
Cleaning Toilets and Washrooms
- Clean and disinfect toilets.
- Perform deep cleaning of toilet facilities.
- Wash toilet floors.
- Refill toilet-paper dispensers.
- Refill handwashing-soap dispensers.
- Ensure toilets remain clean and ready for use.
- Report damaged toilets, taps, dispensers or other facilities.
Cleaning Kitchens
- Wash kitchen floors.
- Clean kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Keep kitchen surfaces clean and hygienic.
- Assist with tea and coffee during meetings, forums and other official gatherings.
- Clean meeting areas before and after use where required.
Supporting Building Safety
- Report defects identified while cleaning.
- Alert staff and visitors about slippery floors and stairs.
- Use warning signs when floors are wet.
- Report failed light bulbs to the supervisor.
- Report locks, doors or other equipment that are not working.
- Help maintain a safe environment for patients, employees and visitors.
Infection Control and Resource Management
- Use correct cleaning and waste-handling techniques.
- Avoid cross-contamination between different hospital areas.
- Follow infection-prevention and control procedures.
- Use cleaning products and equipment responsibly.
- Avoid wasting water, chemicals and other cleaning materials.
- Protect departmental property and resources.
- Follow departmental Human Resource policies and practices.
Salary and Benefits
The successful applicant will receive a salary of:
R144 024 per annum plus applicable government employee benefits.
The salary will be paid according to the relevant Public Service salary level and employment conditions.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment portal.
Applicants should search for the position using the reference number:
refs/055974
No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Applicants who experience technical problems with the online application process may send their enquiries to:
Documents Required
Applicants must upload the following documents:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Contactable references.
- Relevant qualifications and supporting documents requested on the online application portal.
- Professional registration documents where applicable.
The new Z83 application form can be obtained from any Public Service department or downloaded from the Department of Public Service and Administration website.
Applications submitted without the required Z83 form and detailed CV may be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates may be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents. These copies must not be older than six months and must be submitted on or before the interview date.
Important Information for Applicants
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who have not received feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including:
- Criminal-record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Credit-record checks where applicable.
- Qualification verification.
- Employment-history verification.
- Reference checks.
- Skills or knowledge assessments where applicable.
The recommended candidate may also be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Where a driver’s licence is listed as a compulsory requirement for a position, reasonable consideration may be given to applicants with disabilities. A driver’s licence is not listed as a requirement for this Cleaner vacancy.
The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to improving employment equity and representation in relation to race, gender and disability.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.
Enquiries
Questions regarding the vacancy may be directed to:
Mr Sello Mokhari
Telephone: (012) 806 1328
Technical enquiries about the online application portal may be sent to:
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is:
7 August 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid possible technical problems or heavy traffic on the recruitment portal near the deadline.
