Department of Health Cleaner Level 2 Vacancies (X6 Posts) – Edenvale Regional Hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for six (6) Cleaner Level 2 positions at Edenvale Regional Hospital. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment who are committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within a healthcare facility.
Successful candidates will receive a salary of R144,024 per annum, plus applicable government benefits. If you have a Grade 10 qualification and experience in hospital cleaning, this could be an excellent opportunity to build your career in the public healthcare sector.
Job Overview
- Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
- Position: Cleaner Level 2
- Reference Number: REFS/049969
- Number of Posts: 6
- Location: Edenvale Regional Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa
- Salary: R144,024 per annum (plus benefits)
- Closing Date: 19 June 2026
About the Position
The Cleaner Level 2 role is responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe hospital environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Successful applicants will perform a variety of cleaning and support duties throughout the hospital while adhering to health and safety standards.
The position requires individuals who are physically fit, reliable, and capable of working in a busy healthcare environment, including shifts, weekends, and night duty when required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 10 qualification.
- One to two years of cleaning experience in a hospital or clinical environment.
- Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and night shifts.
- Ability to rotate between different cleaning areas within the hospital.
- Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Physically fit and able to perform demanding cleaning duties.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preference will be given to:
- EPWP trainees.
- COVID-19 programme participants.
- Administrative interns who have served or are currently serving within the Department, in line with Personnel Circular Letter 4 of 2017.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for a wide range of cleaning and support duties, including:
General Cleaning
- Clean offices, wards, corridors, elevators, bathrooms, and toilets.
- Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and shampoo floors.
- Dust, polish, and wax furniture, doors, and other surfaces.
- Clean walls, windows, and window sills.
- Empty and clean waste bins.
Hygiene Maintenance
- Refill liquid hand soap dispensers.
- Replace toilet paper, hand towels, and air fresheners.
- Monitor bathroom cleanliness using provided checklists.
- Report faulty cleaning equipment.
- Request cleaning materials when required.
Ward Cleaning
- Damp dust hospital beds, lockers, chairs, cardiac trolleys, suction machines, curtain rails, and other ward equipment.
- Clean sluice rooms, hand wash basins, file holders, and storage areas.
- Label and maintain soiled linen rooms.
- Collect, clean, refill, and return patient water jugs.
Patient Support
- Prepare food trays for patients.
- Collect food trolleys from the kitchen.
- Assist nursing staff with serving meals.
- Prepare and serve tea using food trolleys.
- Wash cups, saucers, and kitchen utensils after meal service.
- Clean food spills and remove empty boxes from wards.
Additional Duties
- Perform messenger duties when required.
- Maintain cleanliness standards throughout the hospital.
- Follow Occupational Health and Safety procedures at all times.
Skills and Competencies
Ideal candidates should possess:
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong work ethic.
- Reliability and honesty.
- Physical stamina.
- Ability to work in a healthcare environment.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Government 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.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Registration certificate with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- Proof of current registration with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before the interview.
Important Information
Applicants should note the following:
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Successful candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, qualification, employment, and citizenship verification.
- Medical surveillance may be required in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- If you have not received feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Summary
- Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
- Position: Cleaner Level 2
- Reference Number: REFS/049969
- Number of Posts: 6
- Location: Edenvale Regional Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa
- Salary: R144,024 per annum (plus benefits)
- Minimum Qualification: Grade 10
- Experience: 1–2 years’ hospital or clinical cleaning experience
- Closing Date: 19 June 2026
If you meet the minimum requirements and are passionate about maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment, submit your application before the closing date to be considered for one of these Cleaner Level 2 positions.