Cleaners x2 posts – Department of Health

• 13^th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance

Requirements

Minimum requirement:

• Basic numeracy and literacy.

Experience:

• Appropriate experience as a cleaner in a hospital or a health facility environment.

Inherent requirement of the job:

• Willingness to work shifts and on weekends.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to communicate effectively in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
• Good time management.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

• Cleaning of all offices, common areas, kitchens and ablution facilities of the Emergency Communication Centre, including the radio workshop, safety desk and PHOC (Metro Control), 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.
• Relief according to the needs of the service.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undertake a practical test.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.

The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. (Tygerburger 13/4/2022, PSVC 13/2022)