The Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for Cleaner and Driver positions at Kopanong Hospital. These opportunities offer stable government employment, competitive salary packages, and employee benefits. Individuals who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit applications before the closing date.
Both positions are re-advertised vacancies, meaning applicants who previously applied are encouraged to submit new applications. The recruitment process is conducted in line with public service regulations and employment equity principles.
Job Information
Position: Cleaner
Location: Kopanong Hospital
Directorate: Facility Management Unit
Reference Number: refs/056197
Number of Posts: 3
Salary Package: R144 024.00 – R169 656.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification
- Ability to read and write
- Willingness to work under pressure
- Ability to work shifts, including day and night duty
- Availability to work during weekends and public holidays
- Ability to rotate to different work areas when required
- Honesty, reliability, and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of health and care waste management
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and human relations abilities
- Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within hospital facilities. Duties include:
- Cleaning bathrooms, showers, and toilets
- Cleaning wards, departments, passages, and waiting areas
- Dusting, washing, scrubbing, and polishing floors
- Cleaning walls, windows, stairs, fire escapes, and surrounding areas
- Cleaning hospital equipment and workspaces
- Washing dustbins and waste containers
- Removing general and medical waste according to policy guidelines
- Adhering to Health Care Waste Management policies
- Operating heavy-duty cleaning machines
- Rotating to different departments when required
- Cleaning ward kitchens according to infection prevention and control standards
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should demonstrate commitment to maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment. Attention to detail, physical fitness, teamwork, and dedication to infection prevention procedures are important qualities for success in this role.
Candidates should also understand the importance of hygiene in healthcare facilities, where cleanliness directly contributes to patient safety and quality healthcare services.
Job Information
Position: Driver
Location: Kopanong Hospital
Directorate: Transport
Reference Number: refs/056207
Number of Posts: 1
Salary Package: R201,093.00 – R236,877.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification
- One to three years of experience in driving or messenger services
- A valid Code 10 (EC1) driver’s licence
- A valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Willingness to travel when required
- Ability to work irregular hours
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, standby duties, and public holidays
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Driver will perform various transport and messenger-related duties, including:
- Transporting patients, officials, and equipment
- Delivering and collecting official documents
- Taking vehicles for servicing and repairs
- Maintaining records of fuel usage and oil consumption
- Keeping fuel receipts and administrative documents
- Assisting with loading and offloading goods
- Collecting and delivering mail and parcels
- Ensuring vehicles remain clean and roadworthy
- Maintaining vehicles in good condition
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role requires a dependable and safety-conscious individual with a strong understanding of responsible driving practices. Candidates should possess excellent time management skills and demonstrate professionalism when transporting patients, staff members, and equipment.
A strong focus on vehicle maintenance and compliance with transport regulations will contribute to success in this position.
Applicants must complete and submit the new Z83 Application Form together with a recently updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
The Z83 form can be obtained from:
- Any Public Service Department
- www.dpsa.gov.za/documents
Important Application Requirements
The following guidelines must be followed carefully:
- The new Z83 form must be fully completed.
- All sections should be completed accurately.
- The form must be initialled and signed where required.
- The Department indicated on the application must be “Department of Health.”
- The CV must be updated and detailed.
- Work experience should be listed in chronological order.
- Employment records must clearly indicate start and end dates in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- Information contained in the CV must correspond with the information provided on the Z83 form.
In accordance with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, or supporting documents at the application stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies prior to interviews or as directed during the recruitment process.
Additional Recruitment Information
Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation certificate when requested.
Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and verification processes will be conducted. Additional verification may be undertaken where necessary.
Failure to comply with application requirements may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants who do not receive communication within three months after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
The successful candidate may be required to undergo medical surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993.
Kopanong Hospital may conduct practical assessments or tests for non-SMS positions to evaluate suitability for the advertised posts.
The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. Applications from persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Recruitment decisions will be made in accordance with applicable employment equity policies and public service regulations.
Applicants should note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for these vacancies. Any request for payment in exchange for employment opportunities should be treated with caution and reported through appropriate channels.
Screening Questions
Cleaner Position
Applicants should be able to answer the following:
- Do you have Grade 10 or equivalent?
- Do you have knowledge of health and care waste management?
- Do you possess basic numeracy, literacy, communication, and interpersonal skills?
Driver Position
Applicants should be able to answer the following:
- Do you have Grade 10 or equivalent qualification?
- Do you have one to three years of driving or messenger services experience?
- Do you possess a valid Code 10 (EC1) driver’s licence with PDP?
Why Apply?
These vacancies provide an opportunity to join one of Gauteng’s public healthcare institutions and contribute to essential hospital operations. The Cleaner position offers an important role in maintaining a hygienic healthcare environment, while the Driver position supports critical transportation and logistics functions within the hospital.
Both roles include government employee benefits and the opportunity to work in a professional healthcare setting. Candidates seeking long-term employment in the public sector should consider applying before the closing date.
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit applications online through the approved government recruitment portals before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the following platforms:
- www.gautengonline.gov.za
- http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
No hand-delivered applications or faxed applications will be accepted.