Cleaner

Overview

Cleaner positions at Grassy Park CDC and Vanguard CHC in the Western Cape, requiring basic literacy and physical ability to perform general cleaning duties.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Inherent requirements of the job: The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts on weekends and public holidays, including day and night duty as operational requirements dictate.
• Willingness to rotate across various departments in accordance with operational requirements and organisational needs.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse /waste products and adherence to policy and cleaning practices.
• Excellent communication Skills.

Duties

• General cleaning and maintenance (sweeping, scrubbing, refuse removal, dusting, mopping, polishing, cleaning hospital grounds, cleaning of windows and walls.
• Effective and efficient utilisation and storage of cleaning material and equipment.
• Adhering to safety precautions and ensure adherence to occupational health and safety policies.
• Maintaining of a high standard of neatness and hygiene in the facility.
• Provide effective cleaning support to the Facility Manager and colleagues.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms R.Canham Tel No: (021) 707-6300 / Mr M Lingani Tel No: (021) 695-8242

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS