About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Cleaner at the Grassy Park Community Day Centre and Vanguard Community Health Centre in Cape Town. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that healthcare environments are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, which directly impacts patient care and community health. By joining this team, you will contribute to the well-being of the local community, making a real difference every day.
Located in the vibrant Southern and Western Sub-structure of Cape Town, the Cleaners will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across various healthcare facilities. This role is vital to public service as it helps create a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff alike. Your efforts will support not only the Facility Manager but also your colleagues, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes health and safety.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the citizens of South Africa. Its mission is to ensure access to quality healthcare for all, promoting public health initiatives and preventing diseases. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision that values health equity and strives to improve the health outcomes of all communities in the region.
What You’ll Do
- Perform general cleaning duties including sweeping, scrubbing, and mopping.
- Maintain cleanliness in hospital grounds, windows, and walls.
- Efficiently utilize and store cleaning materials and equipment.
- Adhere to safety precautions and occupational health and safety policies.
- Ensure a high standard of neatness and hygiene in the facilities.
- Provide effective cleaning support to the Facility Manager and team.
What You’ll Need
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Physical ability to perform tasks and operate heavy-duty cleaning equipment.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Flexibility to rotate across various departments as required.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding of proper waste disposal methods and cleaning practices.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.Inherent requirements of the job: The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment.
Must be willing and able to work shifts on weekends and public holidays, including day and night duty as operational requirements dictate.
Willingness to rotate across various departments in accordance with operational requirements and organisational needs.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse /waste products and adherence to policy and cleaning practices.
Excellent communication Skills.
Job Duties
General cleaning and maintenance (sweeping, scrubbing, refuse removal, dusting, mopping, polishing, cleaning hospital grounds, cleaning of windows and walls.Effective and efficient utilisation and storage of cleaning material and equipment.
Adhering to safety precautions and ensure adherence to occupational health and safety policies.
Maintaining of a high standard of neatness and hygiene in the facility.
Provide effective cleaning support to the Facility Manager and colleagues.
