The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is hiring three Cleaners at health facilities in Khayelitsha. If you have basic literacy and experience working in hospitals or clinics, this is your chance to join a secure public sector team with benefits.
Locations: Michael Mapongwana CDC (2 posts), Khayelitsha CHC (1 post), Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-Structure, Western Cape
Salary: R138 486 per year (Government salary level)
Closing Date: 30 April 2025
What You’ll Do
Your job will help keep healthcare facilities clean, safe, and running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for:
- Cleaning floors, passages, and furniture by sweeping, mopping, polishing, and scrubbing
- Emptying bins and handling soiled linen properly
- Using cleaning equipment and materials effectively and safely
- Supporting hygiene and infection control by keeping the environment neat and sanitized
- Helping with offloading and unpacking of stock when needed
Don’t Qualify Yet? Here’s How You Can Qualify
If you don’t have cleaning experience in a healthcare facility, consider short courses in hygiene and cleaning:
- Health and Hygiene Certificate – Oxbridge Academy
- Cleaning and Infection Control – The Skills Academy
- Professional Cleaner Course – Udemy (Online)
These programs can help you qualify for similar public sector roles in hospitals, clinics, and even private healthcare institutions.
Who Should Apply
You can apply if you meet these requirements:
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Previous cleaning experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health facility
- Physically fit and able to carry heavy equipment or boxes
- Willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and night duty
- Able to work independently or in a team
- Good under pressure and can handle conflict situations
How to Apply
Submit your application online at via the link below:
Contact Information
Mr T Mpu
Email: Thembisile.Mpu@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021 361 3353
Important Notice:
No application fee is required. Candidates may undergo written, practical, or oral assessments as part of the recruitment process. Applications will also be considered for similar posts in the Metro Health Services directorate within three months of this advertisement.
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