Cleaner: EMS (Sessional)
Responsibilities
- Cleaning of all offices, common areas, kitchens and ablution facilities of the facility, including deep cleaning and detailed cleaning tasks.
- Provide a clean, safe, and hygienic environment to prevent injuries and the spread of infection which includes sweeping, scrubbing, mopping of floors, dusting, polishing of floors and furniture, emptying bins daily, cleaning of windows, light shades, walls and all toilets, sluices and drains.
- Ensure that cleaning equipment e.g., polishing and scrubbing machines, mops, brooms, buckets etc. are clean after usage and securely stored.
- Ensure removal of waste from building daily. Notify management of deficiencies or repairs required. Provide relief services according to the needs of the service.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Experience: Appropriate experience as a Cleaner in a hospital/health facility environment.
- Inherent requirements of the job: The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning machinery and household equipment. Rotate in different departments according to operational needs and requirements.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse /waste products and adherence to policy and cleaning practices. Good interpersonal skills.
Interested in this role?
You'll apply on Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness's own site before 16 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.
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