Meta Description: Apply Now: Gauteng Dept of Health Cleaner Vacancy 2026 at Pretoria West District Hospital. Salary: R144 024 p.a + benefits. Grade 10 minimum. Apply online!
The Gauteng Department of Health has officially opened applications for a Cleaner position based permanently at the Pretoria West District Hospital. This entry-level public sector role is an exceptional opportunity for dedicated individual job seekers looking to enter the healthcare support services division, offering a competitive basic salary along with standard public service benefits.
This intake is specifically structured to favor local residents of the Pretoria West area, providing an accessible career pathway for individuals holding a baseline Grade 10 or equivalent school qualification.
Vacancy Portfolio Overview
Application Closing Window: Applications must be submitted strictly through the official Gauteng E-Recruitment portal on or before 12 June 2026. No physical walk-ins, hand-delivered envelopes, faxes, or email submissions will be accepted under any circumstances.
| Administrative Field | Official Government Vacancy Details |
| Hiring Department | Gauteng Department of Health (GPG) |
| Directorate / Division | Hospital Cleaning Department Support Services |
| Designated Post Title | Cleaner |
| Reference Number | refs/049964 |
| Total Number of Posts | 1 Vacancy |
| Remuneration Package | R144 024 to R169 656 per annum (Plus civil service benefits) |
| Physical Work Location | Pretoria West District Hospital, Gauteng |
| Geographic Preference | Strict preference will be given to Pretoria West Residents |
Core Responsibilities & Daily Operational Duties
The successful candidate will maintain absolute sanitation and hygiene protocols inside clinical and administrative hospital wards:
- Surface Maintenance: Sweeping, wiping, and chemical mopping of clinical floors, corridors, and high-traffic public access areas.
- Sanitation Hygiene: Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, basins, and bathroom cubicles; logging execution times on the bathroom check sheet at least three times a day.
- Ward & Clinic Care: Sanitizing patient lockers, steel dustbins, bedsteads, curtain rails, examination tables, and medical delivery trolleys.
- Terminal Cleaning: Executing specialized, deep terminal cleaning and disinfection protocols inside side-wards and discharged patient zones.
- Equipment Upkeep: Washing, disinfecting, and maintaining double-mop units, specialized buckets, dusters, polisher units, and cloths after every operational shift.
- Material Safekeeping: Ensuring the safe, locked storage of all chemical agents, detergents, and heavy cleaning equipment to prevent workplace hazards.
Mandatory Entry & Minimum Requirements
To clear the foundational compliance screens for this public service post, applicants must fulfill the following:
- Educational Foundation: Minimum of Grade 10 (Standard 8) completed or an equivalent school-leaving qualification.
- Work Experience: No prior experience is mandatory (Entry-Level Entry). However, 2 to 5 years of commercial cleaning experience or exposure to a clinical hospital layout will serve as an added competitive advantage.
- Regulatory Literacy: Basic literacy skills—must be able to read, write, and communicate cleanly in English across all staff tiers; basic baseline awareness of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
- Shift Adaptability: Absolute willingness and physical readiness to work a flexible roster, including night shifts, long weekend hours, and seasonal public holidays.
- Pre-Entry Assessments: Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to clear two mandatory screening barriers: a Practical Assessment and an Integrity Assessment.
How to Apply: Official GPG Online Application Steps
Critical Mandate: Applications must include a fully completed and signed New Z83 Application Form (effective from 2021, downloadable from
www.dpsa.gov.za), an updated comprehensive CV, and formal Proof of Residence (an official letter from community leaders or a municipal utility statement in your name). Missing files will trigger instant disqualification.
Follow this layout to load your application directly into the provincial central hiring system:
1.Access the Gauteng E-Recruitment Portal:Step 1.
Open your internet browser and navigate directly to the verified state hiring repository at [http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za](http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za). Do not apply via unauthorized web aggregators.
2.Search Reference Number refs/049964:Step 2.
Log into your account profile, use the central search bar to enter the unique post code refs/049964, and open the Cleaner vacancy landing panel.
3.Complete the 3 Criteria Questions & Submit:Step 3.
Fill in the electronic application fields, truthfully answer the 3 criteria assessment questions (Grade 10 status, residency confirmation, hospital experience), attach your combined Z83, CV, and proof of address, and submit.
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