CLEANER

The Department of Health at Steve Biko Academic Hospital is seeking dedicated and motivated Cleaners to join their Patient Administration and Logistics team. If you are passionate about maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe environment, and have experience in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply!

Job Details

• Reference Number: REFS/023735
• Directorate: Patient Administration and Logistics
• Number of Posts: 5
• Package: R138 486.00 per annum plus benefits
• Location: Steve Biko Academic Hospital
• Closing Date: 31 October 2025

What You Will Do (Duties)

As a Cleaner, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Thoroughly wiping and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and disinfecting lockers, steel dust bins, and basins.
• Ensuring the correct and safe usage of all cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Cleaning toilets and updating checklists three times a day.
• Replacing hand towels and refilling soap dispensers in all designated areas (cubicles, side wards, bathrooms, bowl rooms, and toilets).
• Cleaning lockers, bedsteads, curtain rails, and trolleys.
• Performing thorough cleaning, disinfection, and terminal cleaning procedures.
• Cleaning and maintaining all cleaning machinery, double mop units, mops, buckets, and dusters after each use and three times a week.
• Ensuring the safe keeping and storage of all cleaning equipment and materials.
• Performing all assigned laundry duties.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

• Education: Minimum of Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience: At least 1 year of cleaning and/or laundry experience, preferably gained in a hospital or clinical environment.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Knowledge of effective customer service practices.
  • Must be self-driven and highly motivated.
  • Ability to read, write, and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Must be available to work various shifts, as required.

Salary & Benefits

This full-time position offers a competitive annual package of R138 486.00, along with additional benefits.

How to Apply

Please note: Applications MUST be submitted STRICTLY online via the official E-Recruitment portal. Hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will NOT be accepted.

To apply, follow these essential steps:

1. Access the direct application link for this job: Apply Now on Gauteng Provincial Government Jobs Portal
2. Complete and sign the new Z83 application form, which can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
3. Prepare a recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Crucial: Your application package must include the fully completed Z83 form and your detailed CV. Applications missing these documents will unfortunately be disqualified.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR and instructed to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant supporting documents (not older than 6 months) on or before the day of the interview.

Important Notes for Applicants:

• For assistance with online applications, you may send your query to [email protected].
• If you hold foreign qualifications, it is your responsibility to have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to submit an accompanying evaluation certificate.
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subject to thorough personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification, and employment history checks.
• Where applicable, candidates may be required to undergo a skills/knowledge test.
• The successful candidate may be required to undergo Medical Surveillance as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.
• The Department actively encourages applications from women and people with disabilities to promote diversity and representivity within the Public Service.
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint or fill this post.

Enquiries

For any job-related enquiries, please contact Mr. M.D Matsheke at 012 354 4620.