Department of Health Property Caretaker Vacancies 2026: Apply Online
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitable applicants to apply for Property Caretaker vacancies at Pholosong Regional Hospital. This is a great opportunity for candidates with Grade 10 to Grade 12 who are interested in gardening, property maintenance, pest control, and general facility support services.
Property Caretaker Vacancies Details
Employer: Department of Health
Position: Property Caretaker
Reference Number: refs/048608
Directorate: FMU
Number of Posts: 3
Location: Pholosong Regional Hospital
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Enquiries: Ms B. Mudau
Telephone: (011) 812 5219
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No previous work experience is required, making this opportunity suitable for entry-level applicants.
Candidates should have basic knowledge of gardening, pest control, and general property care processes. Knowledge or experience in gardening and pest control will be an added advantage. Previous EPWP experience will also be beneficial.
Applicants must have good communication skills, be able to work under pressure, and be willing to work shifts, including weekends, after-hours, public holidays, and fixed shifts. Candidates must also be able to work with garden machines and follow safety procedures.
Skills and Knowledge Needed
Successful applicants should have:
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Ability to plan and organise tasks
Basic knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
Ability to act with tact and discretion
Self-motivation and reliability
Knowledge of gardening tools and equipment
Basic understanding of pest control duties
Ability to follow legal and reasonable instructions
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
The Property Caretaker will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive hospital environment.
Key duties include picking up litter such as papers, cigarette stumps, and other waste around the premises. The successful candidates will maintain gardens by watering plants, pruning flowers and trees, mowing grass, cultivating soil, removing weeds, and keeping pavements and flower beds clean.
The role also includes clearing dry leaves and weeds from storm water drains and gutters, creating landscaping features to improve the appearance of the hospital environment, and disposing of garden waste at designated collection areas.
Property Caretakers will also be expected to keep garden tools, machines, and equipment clean and in good working condition. Broken equipment must be reported to the supervisor.
Pest control duties may include spraying or applying approved chemical solutions, powders, or gases in rooms, wards, departments, clothing areas, furnishings, wood surfaces, catch-basins, ditches, and other affected locations. The successful candidates may also set traps, place bait in sewers and burrows, inspect premises for pest infestations, and remove dead rodents or animals around the institution.
Applicants must record work activities performed, clean the work site after completing tasks, follow the fumigation and rotation rosters, attend approved meetings and training, and comply with the Performance Management and Development System.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment portal:
No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
Applicants who need help with online applications may send queries to:
he**************@*********ov.za
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form, which can be obtained from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA website.
Applications must also include a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Where applicable, applicants must include registration certificates and proof of current registration with the relevant professional body. Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number refs/048608 on their application.
Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Important Notes for Applicants
The Gauteng Department of Health does not require applicants to pay any money when applying for advertised posts. Applicants should be cautious of scams and only use the official online application portal.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the HR unit and may be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents not older than six months on or before the interview date.
Personnel suitability checks will be conducted, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, qualification verification, financial record checks, social media checks, company directorship checks, and reference checks.
Candidates may also be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts. If applicants do not receive a response within three months after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Department of Health Property Caretaker vacancies is:
20 May 2026
