• Reference Number : refs/056250
• Directorate : LAUNDRY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R144 024.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Ms Thembekile Ndamane (011) 933 8379/8391

Requirements :

• Adult education and training (AET/ABET) LEVEL 3 or equivalent (Grade 7). No experience required. Skills/Knowledge/Competence Basic understanding of Policies (Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter, Occupational Health and Safety, Six Priorities and National Core Standards). Knowledge of cleaning procedures and basic knowledge of the health systems. Good listening skills, interpersonal skills, communication, observation skills, and organization skills. Ability to work independently and harmoniously within a team. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Must be self-motivated. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of Labour Relations processes. Ability to handle tasks of multidisciplinary nature. Must be prepared to work shifts which includes, fixed, after hours, night duty, weekends and public holidays. Must be able to operate cleaning equipment and machines.

Duties :

• Cleaning of floors (sweep, mop and buffing with cleaning machines). Cleaning of walls, windows, doors and window frames, bathrooms, showers and lockers, dusting, washing and polishing furniture. Cleaning corridors, public toilets, offices, clinics, entrances, stairs, fire escapes, side walls, lifts, passages, waiting areas, equipment and carpets. Removal of medical and general waste, cleaning bins and flattening cardboard boxes. Adhere to the health care waste management policy and infection control prescripts. Operate heavy duty cleaning machines. Provide clean and hygienic environment. Handle and store linen; defrost and clean unit refrigerator; refill soap containers. Remove food leftovers, when necessary. Care for and cleaning of unit kitchen; controlling of stock in the kitchen and report to supervisor. Keeping trolleys clean. Controlling of stock in the kitchen and bathroom. Sorting and sealing contaminated linen. Completion of daily work activities on cleaning control list. To adhere to all cleaning service policies and procedures. Adhere to timelines. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Perform other duties as allocated by the supervisor. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment). (Contracting, reviewing, and final evaluation).

Notes :

• Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH LAUNDRY

Closing Date : 04-09-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.