Youth Opportunities 6 March 2026 3 min read

67 Cleaner Jobs Open at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 67 cleaners for positions at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.

The posts form part of the hospital’s Logistics Department and focus on maintaining hygiene and sanitation standards in clinical and administrative areas.

Successful applicants will earn R138 486 per year plus government benefits. Applications close on 12 March 2026.

Key Details

Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Facility: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Job Title: Cleaner (Re-advertisement)
Reference Number: REFS/035651
Number of Posts: 67
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary: R138 486 per year plus benefits
Closing Date: 12 March 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements.

ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent qualification
No previous work experience required

Although experience is not mandatory, previous cleaning experience may be an advantage.

Knowledge Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate basic knowledge of the following.

Cleaning procedures and hygiene standards
Cleaning chemicals and equipment
Workplace safety practices when handling cleaning materials

Understanding safe use of cleaning tools and chemicals is especially important in healthcare environments.

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Communication ability
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks consistently
Teamwork and cooperation
Ability to work under pressure

Hospitals operate continuously, so reliability and responsibility are important.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cleaners support infection control and hygiene standards within hospital facilities.

Core duties include:

Cleaning floors, walls, doors, windows and steps
Cleaning hospital beds and bedside lockers
Performing indoor and outdoor cleaning tasks
Operating cleaning equipment such as polishing machines
Using cleaning chemicals safely and correctly
Maintaining hygienic environments for patients and staff
Assisting supervisors with additional cleaning duties

Maintaining strict hygiene standards helps reduce infection risks in healthcare facilities.

Working Conditions

Applicants should be aware of the following conditions.

Shift work may be required
Work on weekends and public holidays may be required
Staff rotation schedules may apply
Work may involve physical labour
Protective clothing must be worn when required

These conditions are standard for hospital operations that run 24 hours a day.

Advantageous Experience

Although not required, the following experience may strengthen an application.

12 months or more cleaning experience
Experience working in healthcare facilities
Knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment
Understanding of infection control practices

Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following documents.

Completed and signed Z83 application form
Updated CV

Applications submitted without both documents will be disqualified.

The Z83 form can be obtained from:

Any Public Service Department
The official government website: www.dpsa.gov.za

Important CV Requirements

Your CV must clearly include:

Institution or employer names
Position titles
Start and end dates of employment

This information allows the department to verify and calculate experience.

Selection and Verification Process

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of the following documents before interviews.

Identity document
Educational qualifications
Supporting documents

Verification checks may include:

Criminal record checks
Citizenship verification
Qualification verification
Credit checks where applicable
Employment reference checks

Candidates may also undergo skills or knowledge assessments.

Employment Equity

The department aims to improve representivity in the public service.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng e-Recruitment Portal.

Important application rules:

Applications must be submitted in PDF format
Faxed, emailed or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted

Application Deadline

Closing date: 12 March 2026

Due to the high number of applications expected:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
If you do not receive feedback within three months, consider your application unsuccessful

Enquiries

Applicants may contact the following officials for further information.

Ms J Schlebusch
Tel: 011 484 4136

Ms M.P Rapetswa
Tel: 011 488 3711