CLEANERS

Job description

Reference Number : REFS/056575 Package : R 144 024.00 per annum, plus benefits Number of Posts : 20

Requirements

• Minimum ABET Level 4, Grade 10, or Grade 12 certificate
• Ability to read and write
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Physically fit and capable of performing strenuous cleaning duties
• Willingness to rotate across wards and departments as required
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Honest, reliable, and responsible with a strong work ethic
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals and equipment safely
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, doors, furniture, lockers, beds, curtains, blinds, and all designated surfaces within wards and departments
• Clean and maintain external areas, including corridors and entrances, ensuring removal of litter and waste at all times
• Remove and dispose of waste in accordance with hospital waste management policies and infection prevention and control standards
• Clean staff and MHCU (patient) kitchen areas, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and other designated equipment
• Wash dishes, cups, and utensils in wards and designated areas
• Safely use, store, and maintain cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment in accordance with safety standards
• Ensure immediate cleaning of spills to prevent accidents and maintain a safe environment
• Replenish consumables daily, including soap, toilet paper, deodoriser blocks, and air fresheners
• Complete and sign all required documentation daily, including cleanliness checklists, attendance registers, and delegation registers
• Report maintenance defects, hazards, and shortages to the supervisor or unit manager without delay
• Inform the supervisor or unit manager when leaving or returning to assigned areas during working hours
• Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in line with infection prevention and occupational health and safety standards
• Perform any other duties as reasonably delegated by the supervisor within the scope of the post

Application tips

• •Public service posts usually require a fully completed and signed Z83 form.
• •Attach a comprehensive CV — government panels shortlist strictly on listed requirements.
• •Quote the reference number exactly as it appears in the advert.