Department of Health: Cleaner Positions (X20 Posts) Available at Weskoppies Hospital. The Department of Health invites suitable applicants to apply for twenty cleaner positions at Weskoppies Hospital. These positions are being re-advertised; applicants who have previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. No experiece required.
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Category: Government Vacancies
Closing Date: 25/09/2026
Requirements
- Minimum ABET Level 4, Grade 10, or Grade 12 certificate
- Ability to read and write
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Physically fit and capable of performing strenuous cleaning duties
- Willingness to rotate across wards and departments as required
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Honest, reliable, and responsible with a strong work ethic
- Ability to handle cleaning chemicals and equipment safely
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices will be an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilies
- Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, doors, furniture, lockers, beds, curtains, blinds, and all designated surfaces within wards and departments
- Clean and maintain external areas, including corridors and entrances, ensuring removal of litter and waste at all times
- Remove and dispose of waste in accordance with hospital waste management policies and infection prevention and control standards
- Clean staff and MHCU (patient) kitchen areas, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and other designated equipment. Wash dishes, cups, and utensils in wards and designated areas
- Safely use, store, and maintain cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment in accordance with safety standards. Ensure immediate cleaning of spills to prevent accidents and maintain a safe environment
- Replenish consumables daily, including soap, toilet paper, deodoriser blocks, and air fresheners
- Complete and sign all required documentation daily, including cleanliness checklists, attendance registers, and delegation registers
- Report maintenance defects, hazards, and shortages to the supervisor or unit manager without delay
- Inform the supervisor or unit manager when leaving or returning to assigned areas during working hours
- Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in line with infection prevention and occupational health and safety standards
- Perform any other duties as reasonably delegated by the supervisor within the scope of the post
How to Apply