Cleaner Jobs at the Department of Health and Wellness offer a good opportunity for individuals who want to work in a healthcare environment and help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in a hospital. In this role, you will assist with cleaning duties and support the daily operations of the hospital. Cleaner Jobs focus on maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will also help with handling cleaning equipment and supporting housekeeping services within the hospital. This role is ideal for someone who is hardworking, physically fit, and able to work well in a busy healthcare setting.
Position Details
- Job Title: Cleaner
- Reference: 15/189
- Department: Department of Health and Wellness
- Location: Citrusdal Hospital, Western Cape
- Employment Type: Permanent Government Position
- Salary: R144 024 per annum
- Closing Date: 22 May 2026 at 17:00 PM
Minimum Requirements
People who want to apply for Cleaner Jobs should meet the following requirements:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Cleaning experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is an advantage
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and public holidays
- Ability to work in different hospital departments when needed
- Basic understanding of cleaning procedures and cleaning equipment
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions carefully
Skills Required
Candidates applying for Cleaner Jobs should have the following skills:
- Cleaning and hygiene skills
- Good communication skills
- Time management skills
- Teamwork skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Physical strength and stamina
- Ability to follow safety procedures
- Organising skills
- Reliability and responsibility
- Ability to use cleaning equipment correctly
- Ability to work in a healthcare environment
Key Responsibilities
Candidates in Cleaner Jobs will be responsible for the following duties:
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in hospital areas
- Provide safe and effective cleaning services
- Support the household supervisor with daily duties
- Clean wards, offices, and hospital facilities
- Use cleaning equipment correctly and safely
- Help maintain hygiene standards in the hospital
- Support the management of domestic duties
- Ensure cleaning supplies and equipment are properly used
- Follow hospital safety and hygiene procedures
- Assist in other departments when required
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work in a government hospital
- Stable government job opportunity
- Gain healthcare cleaning experience
- Work in a professional healthcare environment
- Learn hospital hygiene and safety procedures
- Be part of an important support team
- Opportunity to build experience in the public healthcare sector
Important Notes
- Applications must be submitted online through the Western Cape Government Health Jobs website (click “online applications”).
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83.Download Z83 Form Here
- No payment is required when applying for this post
- Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical test
- Candidates may also complete integrity and pre-entry assessments
- Shift work, overtime, weekends, and public holidays may be required
- Preference may be given to excess personnel
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
ENQUIRIES : Mr RH Layman Tel No: (022) 921-2153
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