🧹 CLEANER LEVEL 2 – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Employer: Department of Health
Directorate: Laundry
Workplace: Chris Hani Baragwanath Laundry
Reference Number: refs/056250
Number of Posts: 1
Salary: R144 024 per annum plus benefits
Job Type: Public Service Position
Closing Date: 4 September 2026
📢 JOB OVERVIEW
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for a Cleaner Level 2 position at Chris Hani Baragwanath Laundry. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who have a minimum of AET/ABET Level 3 or equivalent Grade 7.
No previous experience is required, making this a suitable opportunity for applicants who meet the minimum educational requirement and are looking to enter the healthcare support services environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment while following healthcare cleaning procedures, infection-control requirements and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
🎓 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
AET/ABET Level 3 or equivalent Grade 7.
No experience required.
Basic understanding of Batho Pele Principles.
Basic knowledge of the Patients’ Rights Charter.
Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures.
Basic knowledge of health systems.
Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
Good observation and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure.
Must be self-motivated and reliable.
Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and machines.
Must be willing to work shifts, including night duty, weekends and public holidays.
🧽 MAIN DUTIES
The successful candidate will perform a wide range of cleaning and housekeeping duties, including:
Sweeping, mopping and buffing floors using cleaning machines.
Cleaning walls, windows, doors and window frames.
Cleaning bathrooms, showers, lockers, corridors and public areas.
Dusting, washing and polishing furniture.
Cleaning offices, clinics, entrances, stairs, lifts, passages and waiting areas.
Cleaning carpets and other work areas.
Removing medical and general waste.
Cleaning bins and flattening cardboard boxes.
Following healthcare waste management and infection-control procedures.
Operating heavy-duty cleaning machines.
Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.
Handling and storing linen appropriately.
Cleaning unit refrigerators and refilling soap containers.
Removing food leftovers when required.
Cleaning and maintaining the unit kitchen.
Monitoring kitchen and bathroom stock and reporting shortages to the supervisor.
Keeping trolleys clean.
Sorting and sealing contaminated linen.
Completing daily cleaning control lists.
Following cleaning policies, procedures and required timelines.
Complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Performing additional duties allocated by the supervisor.
Attending approved meetings and training.
Participating in continuous training and development programmes.
🕐 SHIFT REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be prepared to work according to operational requirements. This may include:
Fixed shifts.
After-hours duties.
Night duty.
Weekends.
Public holidays.
📍 JOB DETAILS
Position: Cleaner Level 2
Reference: refs/056250
Location: Chris Hani Baragwanath Laundry
Salary: R144 024 per annum plus benefits
Posts: 1
Closing Date: 4 September 2026
⚠️ IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
No payment of any kind is required when applying for vacancies advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.
Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng e-Recruitment portal. Hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 form together with a detailed CV. The reference number must be clearly indicated on the application.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents as requested by the Department.
📞 Enquiries: Ms Thembekile Ndamane – 011 933 8379 / 8391
🔥 If you have AET/ABET Level 3 or Grade 7 and no work experience, don’t overlook this opportunity! Apply before 4 September 2026.
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