Department of Health Vacancies 2026 – Cleaner, Laundry Worker, Auxiliary Worker and Operator Posts (Gauteng)
The Department of Health invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for various support service vacancies within its Gauteng facilities. These positions are available at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and Johannesburg Provincial Laundry, offering stable government employment with competitive annual salaries and benefits. Available posts include Cleaner, Laundry Worker, Auxiliary Worker, and Operator, with opportunities suitable for entry-level applicants as well as individuals with relevant experience.
Successful candidates will contribute to maintaining high standards of hygiene, patient care support, and operational efficiency within public healthcare institutions. Applications must be submitted online before the closing date of 12 March 2026. Individuals who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply and ensure that all required documentation is submitted in the prescribed format to avoid disqualification.
Available Positions – Department of Health (Re-advertisement)
- Cleaner – 67 Posts
- Laundry Worker – 35 Posts
- Auxiliary Worker – 1 Post
- Operator – 20 Posts
Total Posts Available: 123
The Department of Health is inviting applications from suitably qualified and committed individuals to fill several entry-level and support service positions within its Gauteng facilities. These posts offer stable government employment, competitive annual salaries, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public healthcare service delivery. Successful candidates will be placed at either Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital or Johannesburg Provincial Laundry.
All appointments will be made in accordance with Public Service regulations. Applicants must ensure that they meet the minimum requirements before applying.
Closing Date: 12 March 2026
Application Method: Online submission (PDF format only)
POSITION: Cleaner (Re-advertisement)
Reference Number: REFS/035651
Number of Posts: 67
Salary: R138 486 per annum (plus benefits)
Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Position Overview
The Cleaner position plays a critical role in maintaining a hygienic and safe hospital environment. Cleanliness in a healthcare facility directly impacts infection control, patient safety, and overall service quality. Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring that wards, offices, public areas, and other designated spaces are kept clean, sanitised, and orderly at all times.
This role requires individuals who are physically fit, disciplined, and able to follow instructions carefully while maintaining high hygiene standards.
Enquiries
Ms. J Schlebusch – 011 484 4136
Ms. M.P Rapetswa – 011 488 3771
Minimum Requirements
- ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent
- No prior experience required
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to understand cleaning procedures
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Ability to perform physical labour
Added Advantage
- 12 months or more cleaning experience in a hospital or institutional environment
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Sweep, mop, and polish floors in wards, corridors, offices, and other areas
- Clean doors, walls, windows, beds, lockers, steps, and furniture
- Perform both indoor and outdoor cleaning duties
- Operate cleaning equipment such as polishing machines
- Correctly mix and use cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines
- Dispose of waste safely and hygienically
- Wear protective clothing as required
- Assist supervisors with additional cleaning tasks when necessary
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control
POSITION: Laundry Worker (Re-advertisement)
Reference Number: REFS/035650
Number of Posts: 35
Salary: R138 486 per annum (plus benefits)
Location: Johannesburg Provincial Laundry
Position Overview
The Laundry Worker position is essential in ensuring that hospitals and clinics receive clean, hygienic linen daily. Clean linen contributes directly to patient comfort and infection prevention. Employees in this role will work in an industrial laundry environment and must be prepared to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks.
The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
Enquiries
Mr. H.P Van Zyl – 011 484 2627
Ms. M.P Rapetswa – 011 488 3731
Minimum Requirements
- ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent
- No experience required
- Basic reading and writing ability
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
- Ability to perform physical labour
Added Advantage
- Previous experience in a laundry or industrial environment
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Sort and count dirty linen received from hospitals
- Inspect linen for damage and report shortages
- Operate laundry machines safely and effectively
- Wash, dry, fold, and pack linen according to procedures
- Prepare clean linen for dispatch
- Load and offload linen bags and trolleys
- Maintain cleanliness of laundry working areas
- Follow occupational health and safety procedures
- Assist with any additional duties assigned by supervisors
POSITION: Auxiliary Worker (Re-advertisement)
Reference Number: REFS/035648
Number of Posts: 1
Salary: R138 486 per annum (plus benefits)
Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Position Overview
The Auxiliary Worker position focuses on patient support and customer service within the hospital environment. The successful candidate will serve as the first point of contact for patients and visitors, ensuring a smooth and orderly patient flow within the facility.
This role requires strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a compassionate attitude toward patients and visitors.
Enquiries
Ms. M. Mthezuka-Kganakga – 011 488 4600
Ms. M.P Rapetswa – 011 488 3771
Minimum Requirements
- ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent
- No experience required
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of customer care principles
- Understanding of Batho Pele Principles and Patients’ Rights Charter
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
- Ability to perform physical labour
Added Advantage
- 1 year hospital experience in a patient-facing environment
- Computer literacy
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Welcome and direct patients and visitors
- Manage queues and waiting areas
- Screen and fast-track vulnerable patients
- Monitor patient waiting times
- Identify bottlenecks and report issues to management
- Provide basic health talks to waiting patients
- Ensure availability of drinking water and complaint forms
- Maintain cleanliness in waiting areas
- Handle minor complaints and escalate serious concerns
- Assist departments in achieving service delivery objectives
POSITION: Operator (Re-advertisement)
Reference Number: REFS/035632
Number of Posts: 20
Salary: R163 680 per annum (plus benefits)
Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Position Overview
The Operator position is based within the Nursing Department and involves sterilisation services and infection prevention responsibilities. This role is crucial in ensuring that medical instruments and equipment are properly sterilised before use in clinical procedures.
Candidates must be detail-oriented and capable of following strict sterilisation protocols.
Enquiries
Mr. G.N.B Moeng – 011 488 3424
Ms. M.P Rapetswa – 011 488 3771
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 10 (NQF Level 3) or equivalent
- Ability to read and write
- Good communication skills
- Good telephone etiquette
- Willingness to work shifts and public holidays
- Ability to perform physical labour
Added Advantage
- Knowledge or experience in sterilisation services
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive and inspect unsterile packs from wards
- Wash and disinfect medical instruments
- Pack and autoclave sterile instruments
- Fold and sterilise gowns, towels, and other materials
- Store sterilised equipment properly
- Maintain cleanliness within the sterilisation unit
- Follow infection prevention and occupational safety measures
- Report equipment faults to supervisors
- Perform additional tasks as delegated
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre portal at http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. Submissions are accepted in PDF format only, and no hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be considered under any circumstances. Applicants must ensure that the correct reference number is quoted and that all information provided is accurate and up to date.
Careful completion of the application process is essential to avoid disqualification. All required supporting documents must be attached as prescribed, including the fully completed Z83 form and updated Curriculum Vitae. Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered, and no exceptions will be made once the closing date has passed.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available at www.dpsa.gov.za)
- Recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
The CV must clearly indicate:
- Name of institution
- Position held
- Start and end dates of employment
- Detailed description of duties performed
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than six months) before the interview date.
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, and proof of evaluation must be provided.
Additional Important Information
- Candidates will undergo background checks, including criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification, employment references, and social media screening.
- Selected candidates may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by occupational health regulations.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill these posts.
- No application fees are charged for any public service posts.
- Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
If applicants do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.