Department of Health CLEANER LEVEL 2

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH LAUNDRY, Gauteng
Closing date: 04-09-2026

Requirements

• Here are the requirements in plain sentence form (without bullets):
• Adult Education and Training (AET/ABET) Level 3 or equivalent (Grade 7) is required.
• No experience is required.
• A basic understanding of policies such as Batho Pele Principles, Patients Rights Charter, Occupational Health and Safety, Six Priorities, and National Core Standards is necessary.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and basic knowledge of the health systems is expected.
• Good listening skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, observation skills, and organizational skills are essential.
• The ability to work independently and harmoniously within a team is required.
• The ability to act with tact and discretion is necessary.
• The applicant must be self-motivated.
• The ability to work under pressure is essential.
• Knowledge of Labour Relations processes is required.
• The ability to handle tasks of a multidisciplinary nature is necessary.
• The applicant must be prepared to work shifts, which include fixed shifts, after-hours, night duty, weekends, and public holidays.
• The ability to operate cleaning equipment and machines is required.

Responsibilities

• Here are the duties in plain sentence form (without bullets):
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and buffing with cleaning machines.
• Clean walls, windows, doors and window frames, bathrooms, showers and lockers, and dust, wash, and polish furniture.
• Clean corridors, public toilets, offices, clinics, entrances, stairs, fire escapes, side walls, lifts, passages, waiting areas, equipment, and carpets.
• Remove medical and general waste, clean bins, and flatten cardboard boxes.
• Adhere to the health care waste management policy and infection control prescripts.
• Operate heavy duty cleaning machines.
• Provide a clean and hygienic environment.
• Handle and store linen, defrost and clean unit refrigerators, and refill soap containers.
• Remove food leftovers when necessary.
• Care for and clean unit kitchens, control stock in the kitchen, and report to the supervisor.
• Keep trolleys clean.
• Control stock in the kitchen and bathroom.
• Sort and seal contaminated linen.
• Complete daily work activities on the cleaning control list.
• Adhere to all cleaning service policies and procedures.
• Adhere to timelines.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Perform other duties as allocated by the supervisor.
• Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs.
• Attend meetings and training as approved by the supervisor.
• Comply with the Performance Management and Development System, including contracting, quarterly reviews, and final assessment.

Application tips

• •Public service posts usually require a fully completed and signed Z83 form.
• •Attach a comprehensive CV — government panels shortlist strictly on listed requirements.
• •Quote the reference number exactly as it appears in the advert.