Reference Number: REFS/035142
Directorate: Support Services
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Location: South Rand Hospital
Package: R138 486 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Enquiries: Ms. S.S. Dinkebogile – 011 681 2086

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Join South Rand Hospital as a Cleaner – Support Quality Healthcare Delivery

South Rand Hospital, under the Gauteng Department of Health, is seeking five (5) dedicated and reliable Cleaners to join the Support Directorate. This permanent opportunity is ideal for motivated individuals who take pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards within a healthcare environment.

As a Cleaner at South Rand Hospital, you will play an essential role in creating a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Your contribution ensures infection control, patient safety, and compliance with national health standards — a meaningful opportunity to support public healthcare in South Africa.

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Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

✔ Educational Requirements

• Grade 10 / AET Level 5 to Grade 12 certificate
  (A school report with an official school stamp and log is accepted)

✔ Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in a hospital environment (essential)

✔ Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of:
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Patient Rights
  • Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHS Act)
• Customer service awareness
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Self‑driven, motivated, and disciplined
• Must be willing and able to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Cleaning & Hygiene Maintenance

You will be responsible for ensuring all areas of the hospital are clean, safe, and presentable. Duties include:

• Cleaning wards, offices, corridors, boardrooms, floors, walls, windows, doors, and waiting areas
• Maintaining cleanliness in kitchens, bathrooms, and restrooms
• Ensuring waste removal and disposal according to infection control guidelines
• Maintaining cleaning materials and reporting shortages, damages, or required repairs
• Reporting broken cleaning equipment promptly

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2. Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Compliance

• Adhere to IPC policies and procedures
• Maintain high hygiene standards to reduce infection risks
• Follow correct cleaning sequences and use approved disinfectants
• Ensure safe handling of cleaning chemicals

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3. Support Hospital Compliance Standards

• Comply with:
  • Ideal Hospital Framework
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Patient Rights Charter
  • Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment that supports patient dignity, comfort, and care

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4. Complaint & Incident Support

• Contribute to managing patient complaints related to cleanliness
• Participate in reducing patient safety incidents by maintaining hazard‑free spaces

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Why Join South Rand Hospital?

Working for the Gauteng Department of Health offers the following advantages:

• A stable and meaningful job in the public healthcare sector
• Contribution to community wellbeing and healthcare quality
• Opportunities for development and training
• Supportive work environment
• Inclusive workplace culture promoting diversity and equal opportunity

The Department prioritizes inclusiveness and encourages women and people with disabilities to apply. Preference may also be given to interns, former interns, and EPWP participants.

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Application Requirements & Process

Applications must be submitted strictly online:

http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.

Your application must include:

1. Fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form
   • Obtainable from any government department or at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents
2. Updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • Must include full work experience history
   • Include dates (DD/MM/YYYY) and job responsibilities

Applications without the new Z83 and a detailed CV will be disqualified.

Shortlisted applicants will later be required to submit:

• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified ID copy
• Additional documents not older than 6 months

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Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you do not receive feedback within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
• All candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks:
  • Criminal record
  • Credit record
  • Citizenship verification
  • Employment history
  • Qualification verification
• Candidates may be required to complete a skills/knowledge assessment.
• Recommended candidates may undergo medical surveillance per OHS Act requirements.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill the post.

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Criteria Questions

You will be required to answer the following during your application:

1. Do you have a Grade 10 / AET Level 5 to Grade 12 certificate (school report with stamp)?
2. Do you have at least 1 year of experience in a hospital environment?

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How to Apply

Apply online at: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Make sure you submit your application before 05 February 2026.

Take this opportunity to contribute to the healthcare sector and become part of a team dedicated to maintaining safe, clean, and high‑quality hospital environments.