X2 Cleaner Posts – Gauteng Department of Health 2026

Location: Wits Oral Health Centre
Reference Number: refs/035498

The Gauteng Department of Health is currently recruiting for 2 Cleaner posts at the Wits Oral Health Centre. This is a permanent government position within the Public Service under the Support Directorate.

If you are looking for a stable government cleaning job in Gauteng with a fixed annual salary and formal employment benefits, this opportunity may be suitable for you.

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Position Overview

• Job Title: Cleaner (X2 Posts)

• Department: Gauteng Department of Health

• Directorate: Support

• Reference Number: refs/035498

• Location: Wits Oral Health Centre

• Salary Package: R138 486.00 per annum

• Closing Date: 04 March 2026

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Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this government cleaner vacancy, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 certificate

• Minimum of two (2) years working experience as a Cleaner in a health facility or healthcare environment

Applicants who do not meet both requirements will not be considered.

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Required Competencies and Knowledge

Successful candidates must demonstrate:

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to read and write clearly

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Understanding of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

• Knowledge of Waste Management procedures

• Awareness of Batho Pele Principles

• Understanding of Patient Rights

• Knowledge of the OHS Act

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ability to work independently and in a team

Experience within hospitals, clinics, or medical facilities will be considered an advantage.

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Key Responsibilities

The appointed Cleaner will be responsible for maintaining hygiene and safety standards within the health facility.

Duties include:

• Cleaning designated areas including floors, windows, walls, basins, mirrors, kitchens, urinals, and bathrooms

• Dusting, polishing, scrubbing, stripping, and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical areas

• Ensuring hygienic conditions are maintained throughout the institution

• Preventing cross-contamination in clinical environments

• Removing spillages immediately to prevent falls and injuries

• Using correct cleaning chemicals in appropriate dilution according to Infection Prevention and Control guidelines

• Providing routine general cleaning services in compliance with the Ideal Hospital Framework

• Collecting and separating waste according to categories

• Maintaining and cleaning cleaning equipment

• Reporting faulty equipment or incidents within allocated areas

This role is essential in maintaining hospital infection control standards and patient safety.

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Important Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre:

http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za

Hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.

For assistance with the online application process, applicants may email:
e-***********@*********ov.za

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Required Documents

Your application must include:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents)

• A recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Failure to submit both the Z83 form and detailed CV will result in disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than 6 months) before or on the day of the interview.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate.

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Selection Process & Additional Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• If you do not receive feedback within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

• Candidates will undergo vetting and pre-employment suitability checks, including:

  • Criminal record check

  • Citizenship verification

  • Credit record check

  • Qualification verification

  • Employment verification

• Skills or knowledge assessments may be conducted

• Medical Surveillance may be required

• The Department promotes representivity (race, gender, disability)

• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

• The Public Service does not charge application fees

If anyone requests payment for this government job application, report it immediately.

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Criteria Questions

Applicants must confirm:

• Do you have a Grade 12 certificate?

• Do you have a minimum of two years’ experience as a Cleaner in a health facility or healthcare environment?