Cleaner (Environmental Hygiene Services) (3 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

GHS183/2026

Location:

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Responsible for cleaning duties i.e. Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and polishing, deep cleaning of toilets, waste mangement and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene in the area. Effectively execute terminal cleaning in isolated areas, ICU, etc. Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored. Effectively use of cleaning agents as well as elementary stock control. Optimal support to supervisor and colleagues.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs. M Afrika, tel. no. (021) 404 3236

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of routine cleaning processes, and handling cleaning equipment.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in cleaning and waste management.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic numeracy and literacy.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Render a shift duty and rotate in different departments. The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning equipment.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:

available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.