The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitable applicants to apply for Cleaner Level 2 vacancies at the Cullinan Care and Rehabilitation Centre. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have basic education, cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment, and a willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and night duty when required.
There are 7 Cleaner Level 2 posts available, making this a good opportunity for job seekers who want to work in a healthcare support environment. Cleaners play an important role in hospitals and care facilities because they help maintain hygiene, safety, and a clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Cleaner Level 2 Vacancy Details
Employer: Department of Health
Position: Cleaner Level 2
Reference Number: refs/050129
Directorate: Administration, Logistics and Support
Number of Posts: 7
Salary: R144 024 per annum, plus benefits
Location: Cullinan Care and Rehabilitation Centre
Enquiries: Ms AC Ramolumisi – 012 734 7000
Closing Date: 02 July 2026
About the Cleaner Level 2 Role
The Cleaner Level 2 position is a support role within the healthcare environment. Successful candidates will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, corridors, furniture, equipment, and surrounding areas clean and safe. The role requires discipline, honesty, reliability, teamwork, and the physical ability to perform cleaning duties throughout the working day.
Because this post is based in a healthcare facility, applicants must understand that cleanliness is not only about appearance. It is also about infection prevention, patient safety, and creating a healthy environment for everyone using the facility.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum ABET Level 4, Grade 10, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- 1 or more years of cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment
- Ability to read and write
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Honesty and reliability
- Physical strength to perform cleaning duties
- Willingness to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, and public holidays
Candidates with hospital or clinical cleaning experience will be better suited for this post because the role requires cleaning according to health and safety standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be expected to perform general and healthcare-related cleaning duties. Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning floors, walls, corridors, wards, offices, and other assigned areas
- Cleaning low and high surface areas
- Dusting doors, door handles, lockers, beds, furniture, curtains, and blinds
- Washing windows and window frames
- Cleaning outside areas and picking up papers around wards and offices
- Removing waste according to the required standard
- Cleaning fridges and microwave ovens
- Washing cups and utensils in the ward
- Using and controlling cleaning chemicals safely
- Operating heavy-duty cleaning machines when required
- Reporting workplace defects to the supervisor
- Maintaining a clean and secure environment for patients
- Attending to spillages quickly to prevent injuries
- Supplying areas with deodorising blocks, air fresheners, handwashing soap, and toilet paper daily
- Collecting patients’ food and beverages from the kitchen to the wards
- Packing and unpacking linen in the storeroom
- Performing other duties delegated by the supervisor
This position requires someone who can follow instructions, work under supervision, and take pride in keeping the healthcare environment clean and safe.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal. The Department will not accept hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications.
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- Recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of qualifications and other documents when requested by HR
- SAQA evaluation certificate for foreign qualifications, where applicable
- Professional registration documents only where applicable to the post
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Human Resources and may be required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other supporting documents not older than 6 months on or before the interview date.
Important Application Notes
Applicants must make sure that the Z83 form is completed correctly and signed. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Candidates who have foreign qualifications must ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 3 months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record checks, citizenship checks, credit checks, qualification verification, and employment verification. Where required, candidates may also undergo a skills or knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The Department of Health is committed to promoting representivity in the public service. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 02 July 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute online application issues.
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