The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Cleaner Supervisor position at Pholosong Regional Hospital. This is a great opportunity for candidates with cleaning supervision experience who want to work in the public health sector.
Cleaner Supervisor Job Details
Employer: Department of Health
Position: Cleaner Supervisor
Reference Number: refs/048618
Directorate: Cleaning
Number of Posts: 1
Location: Pholosong Regional Hospital
Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Enquiries: Mr. T.V Segatle – Tel: (011) 812 5250 / 5609
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 / NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate or equivalent qualification. Candidates must also have at least 3 years of relevant cleaning experience.
The Department is looking for a responsible and motivated person with basic knowledge of cleaning-related legislative frameworks, hospital cleaning processes, Batho Pele Principles, the Patient Rights Charter, Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and the Ideal Hospital Framework.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure, communicate well, organise and plan duties effectively, handle confidential information, and work both independently and as part of a team. Basic computer literacy is also required.
Candidates must be willing to work shifts, including after-hours, night duty, weekends, and public holidays.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and monitoring institutional cleaners during both day and night shifts.
Main duties include:
- Supervising cleaners and ensuring attendance registers are signed.
- Monitoring absenteeism, late coming, tea times, and early departures.
- Ensuring cleaners wear name tags and proper uniforms daily.
- Applying Batho Pele Principles and maintaining professionalism.
- Implementing corrective measures where necessary.
- Assisting with labour relations processes.
- Controlling leave forms and submitting them to the next-level supervisor.
- Conducting daily walkabouts to monitor cleaning standards.
- Completing daily production sheets and submitting reports.
- Holding weekly and monthly meetings with cleaners.
- Ensuring cleaning equipment is available and safely kept.
- Making sure cleaners attend training when required.
- Assisting with cleaning duties during staff shortages or emergencies.
- Reporting broken resources and completing repair forms.
- Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Performing any other duties allocated by the supervisor.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment portal:
No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
For help with online applications, applicants may email:
healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 form
- A recently updated comprehensive CV
- Registration certificate with the relevant professional body, where applicable
- Proof of current registration, where applicable
The Department states that applications without the required Z83 form and supporting documents may be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the HR unit and asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the interview date.
Important Notes for Applicants
The Gauteng Department of Health does not require any payment when applying for advertised posts. Applicants are warned not to pay anyone for job applications.
Candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, qualification verification, financial record checks, social media checks, reference checks, and company directorship checks.
Candidates may also be subjected to medical surveillance in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority.
Preference will be given to South African citizens. The Department also aims to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 20 May 2026. Applicants who do not receive feedback within 3 months should consider their application unsuccessful.
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