Department of Health and Wellness Cleaner Vacancies: X3 Posts Available in Western Cape
Department of Health and Wellness Cleaner Vacancies: X3 Posts Available in Western Cape
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is inviting suitable candidates to apply for three Cleaner vacancies within Metro Health Services.
These opportunities are based at Strand CDC, Gustrouw CDC and Michael Mapongwana CDC within the Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure. Successful candidates will earn a salary of R144 024 per annum.
Applicants should have basic literacy and numeracy skills as well as appropriate cleaning experience in a hospital or healthcare facility. Applications close on 04 September 2026.
Department of Health and Wellness Cleaner Vacancies 2026 Overview
Position: Cleaner
Number of Posts: 3
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centres: Strand CDC, Gustrouw CDC and Michael Mapongwana CDC
Area: Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure, Western Cape
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
Candidates interested in applying for these Cleaner positions should meet the following requirements:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Appropriate cleaning experience within a health facility or hospital.
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work independently and without constant supervision.
- Willingness to accept accountability and responsibility.
- Ability to handle conflict professionally.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Working Conditions
Successful applicants must be willing and physically able to perform the duties associated with the position.
Depending on operational requirements, employees may be required to:
- Work overtime.
- Work shifts.
- Work on public holidays.
- Perform night duty where required.
Public holiday and night-duty requirements specifically apply to Michael Mapongwana CDC where applicable.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment within the relevant healthcare facility.
Main responsibilities include:
- Performing general cleaning duties.
- Cleaning and maintaining cleaning equipment.
- Dusting furniture and other surfaces.
- Sweeping, polishing, scrubbing and mopping floors and passages.
- Emptying dustbins.
- Sorting soiled linen according to the correct cleaning procedures.
- Using cleaning chemicals and cleaning stock correctly and efficiently.
- Maintaining acceptable hygiene standards throughout the facility.
- Ensuring that the working environment remains safe and clean.
- Handling and caring for cleaning equipment.
- Assisting with the offloading and unpacking of stock.
- Performing relief duties when required.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit candidates who already have experience performing cleaning duties in a hospital, clinic or other healthcare environment.
The department is looking for individuals who are dependable, able to work under pressure and comfortable performing physically demanding duties.
Candidates should also be willing to work within a team while being capable of completing assigned duties independently.
Salary
The salary for the Cleaner positions is:
R144 024 per annum
Applicants should note that employment conditions and applicable benefits will be determined according to the relevant public service conditions of employment.
How to Apply
Applications for these vacancies must be submitted online through the Western Cape Government Health Jobs recruitment portal.
Applicants should make sure that all required information is completed correctly before submitting their application.
Candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date instead of waiting until the final day.
Closing Date
Applications close on:
04 September 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the Cleaner vacancies, candidates may contact:
Mr T Mpu
Telephone: (021) 361-3353
Important Notice to Applicants
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness states that no payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Job seekers should therefore be cautious of individuals or organisations requesting money in exchange for an application, interview or job placement.
