Department of Health Property Caretaker Jobs (Ekurhuleni) – 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting qualified and hardworking candidates to apply for Property Caretaker vacancies within the Ekurhuleni Health District Office. This is a permanent government position offering a competitive salary package plus benefits.
If you have experience in gardening, maintenance, or general handyman work and are looking for a stable government job in South Africa, this opportunity is for you.
Position: Property Caretaker
- Reference Number: refs/035345
- Directorate: Facility Management Unit (FMU)
- Number of Posts: 2
- Employer: Department of Health
- Location: Ekurhuleni Health District Office
- Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Salary Package
- Salary: R138,486.00 – R163,131.00 per annum
- Benefits: Government benefits included
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this Department of Health Property Caretaker post, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Education:
- AET Level 4 (Standard 7 or Grade 9 report), or
- Grade 12 with at least 6 months relevant experience as a groundman or handyman
- Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and write
- Good communication skills
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining clinic facilities and surroundings, including but not limited to:
- Cleaning and maintaining gardens and lawns at provincial clinics
- Pruning trees seasonally and planting new trees
- Watering plants and applying fertilizers and weed killers
- Cutting and maintaining grass areas
- Keeping parking areas, walkways, and pathways clean and tidy
- Sweeping, raking, and removing refuse daily
- Minor repairs such as fixing broken furniture, toilets, and replacing keys
- Maintaining tools and machinery including lawnmowers and cleaning equipment
- Loading and offloading goods for clinics and District Health Services
- Cleaning gutters, downpipes, and stormwater drains
- Assisting with general cleaning duties when required
- Taking inventory of garden tools and machinery
- Monitoring contractors and reporting issues to the Facility Management Unit
- Reporting infrastructure defects to supervisors
- Verifying and signing off on minor repairs
- Performing any additional duties delegated by the supervisor
Enquiries
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Mr D. Barnard
Tel: 011 876 1754
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only via the official Gauteng E-Recruitment Portal:
Important Application Notes
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z.83 form (fully completed)
- Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Do not submit copies of qualifications at the application stage
- Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents
- If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
Additional Information
- No S&T claims or resettlement allowances will be paid
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including:
- Reference checks
- Identity and qualification verification
- Criminal record and financial checks
- The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Employment equity will be considered
