Health · Circular 34 of 2026
Cleaner
Department of Health and Wellness
Overview
Cleaner position at Murraysburg Hospital in the Western Cape requiring basic literacy and cleaning experience, paying R144 024 per annum.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy.
- Experience: Appropriate experience in the field of domestic and health cleaning services.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Physical able to lift and / or move heavy objects and supplies.
- Ability to operate machinery and equipment.
- Competencies (knowledge / skills): Good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse/waste products and to adhere to policies and cleaning procedures.
- Ability to operate machinery and equipment.
- Knowledge of legislation and policies of the Department of Health and Wellness relevant to cleaning practise.
Duties
- General cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance (i.e. dust/sweep / polish / scrub / mop / clean windows / walls / equipment / machinery and refuse removal).
- Ensure effective Waste Management, Linen Management, etc.
- Effective and efficient utilization and storage of cleaning materials and equipment.
- Provide optimal support to the supervisor and colleagues with general housekeeping duties and services.
- Adhere to general hygienic and safe environment in terms of standards and procedures.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries: Ms FK Fass Tel No: (021) (049) 844-0021/53
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written 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 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS
Post 34/327, sourced from the DPSA Circular 34 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 05 October 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Murraysburg, Western Cape
- Salary
- R144 024 p/a
- Closing date
- 05 October 2026, 17:00PM Closed
- Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.