🧹 General Workers (L2) – Department of Health
📢 Government Job Opportunity – Gauteng
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for 4 General Worker (Level 2) positions within Sedibeng District Health Services.
This opportunity is suitable for applicants who can read and write and are looking for an entry-level position within the public healthcare sector. No previous work experience is required.
📌 Job Details
- Position: General Workers (L2)
- Employer: Department of Health
- Directorate: Sedibeng District Health Services
- Number of Posts: 4
- Location: Sedibeng District Health Services, Gauteng
- Reference Number: REFS/056373
- Salary: R144,024 per annum + benefits
- Experience: No experience required
- Closing Date: 07 September 2026
- Enquiries: Ms Ramaditsa – 016 950 6247
🎓 Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be able to read and write.
- Have no previous experience requirement.
- Be willing to work in a healthcare environment.
- Be willing to undergo continuous training and development.
Special Consideration
The advert specifically mentions:
- Sedibeng District EPWP participants and interns may apply, including those whose EPWP contracts have ended.
🧹 Key Responsibilities
The successful applicants will assist with maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic healthcare environment.
Duties will include:
- Keeping the property and surrounding areas clean at all times.
- Removing medical and general waste.
- Cleaning waste bins.
- Flattening and disposing of cardboard boxes appropriately.
- Following the Health Care Waste Management Policy.
- Complying with infection-control requirements.
- Operating heavy-duty cleaning machines where required.
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- Following the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
- Performing other duties allocated by the supervisor.
- Attending meetings and training sessions approved by the supervisor.
- Participating in continuous training and development programmes.
- Complying with the Performance Management and Development System.
- Participating in contracting, quarterly reviews and final performance assessments.
⭐ Skills & Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate should be:
- Able to read and write.
- Hardworking and reliable.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
- Willing to work in a healthcare environment.
- Prepared to work with cleaning equipment and waste.
- Safety-conscious.
- Willing to learn and participate in training.
- Able to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Able to work under supervision and complete allocated tasks.
📄 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment portal.
No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A detailed CV.
- The correct reference number: REFS/056373.
The Z83 form must be completed correctly, including the required sections in Parts A, C and D.
Applicants who do not submit the required new Z83 form and CV may be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents, not older than six months, on or before the interview.
⚠️ Important Information
You do not have to pay any money to apply for this Gauteng Department of Health vacancy. Be careful of scams or anyone requesting payment in exchange for employment.
Personnel suitability checks may be conducted before appointment, including:
- Criminal checks
- Citizenship verification
- Qualification verification
- Company directorship checks
- Social media checks
- Financial record checks
- Reference checks
Shortlisted candidates may also be required to complete competency tests and may undergo medical surveillance where applicable.
The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by Employment Equity principles and encourages applications from People with Disabilities and suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
📅 Closing Date
07 September 2026
If you can read and write and are looking for an entry-level government opportunity, this could be a great opportunity to consider.
No experience is required, making this vacancy particularly suitable for applicants looking to gain experience in the public healthcare sector.
⚠️ Due to the high volume of applications, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive a response within three months, consider your application unsuccessful.