Department of Health Cleaner Positions (Readvertisement) – Ekurhuleni Health District
The Department of Health is inviting applications for Cleaner positions (Readvertised) within the Primary Health Care Directorate. These permanent government vacancies offer a stable salary package, benefits, and the opportunity to work in essential healthcare facilities across Ekurhuleni Health District.
Job Title: Cleaner Positions (Readvertisement)
Reference Number: REFS/035424
Directorate: Primary Health Care
Number of Posts: 6
Salary Package: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (plus benefits)
Employer: Department of Health
Location of Posts – Ekurhuleni Health District
Successful candidates will be placed at the following facilities:
- Nokuthela Ngwenya Community Health Centre – 3 Posts
- Andries Draditsela Clinic – 1 Post
- Kwa-Thema Community Health Centre – 1 Post
- Phillip Moyo Community Health Centre – 1 Post
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- AET Level 4 (Standard 7 / Grade 9 report) up to Grade 12
- Minimum of six (6) months relevant cleaning experience
- Ability to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, and public holidays
- Willingness to rotate when operationally required
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Initiative, problem-solving ability, honesty, and reliability
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with the physical demands of the role
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness within healthcare facilities, including:
- Cleaning interior and exterior areas such as offices, consulting rooms, passages, waiting areas, bathrooms, showers, and toilets
- Dusting, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and polishing floors
- High dusting of walls and surfaces
- Cleaning windows, stairs, lifts, fire escapes, cupboards, fridges, microwaves, dustbins, and medical equipment
- Assisting with laundry duties
- Cleaning spillages promptly and safely
- Decontamination and disinfection of areas and surfaces
- Removal of general and medical waste in line with Health Care Waste and Infection Prevention and Control guidelines
- Serving meals and washing utensils
- Performing additional duties as delegated by the supervisor
Important Notes for Applicants
- Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment portal, Click here to apply.
- This is a readvertisement – candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply
- No subsistence and travel (S&T) claims or resettlement allowance will be paid
- Applications must be submitted using a new, fully completed Z.83 form, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of qualifications are not required at application stage, in line with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022
- Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents
- If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
- All shortlisted candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including reference, qualification, criminal record, and financial checks
- The recommended candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Employment equity targets will be considered
Enquiries
Contact Person: Ms N. Xaba
Telephone: 011 737 9700
Closing Date
20 February 2026
