NHLS: Cleaner (Housekeeping) / Messenger X26 Posts

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites qualified individuals to apply for the Cleaner (Housekeeping) / Messenger role, stationed at Karl Bremer Hospital in the Western Cape and Springbok Hospital in the Northern Cape. Seize this opportunity to enhance your career in healthcare!

POSITION: Cleaner (Housekeeping) / Messenger (5/8 post)
DISCIPLINE: Karl Bremer Laboratory
LOCATION: Karl Bremer Hospital
BUSINESS UNIT: Western Cape Regional Laboratories
PAY GRADE: A1
REFERENCE NUMBER: WCNC0425/001-01 (15400.001.2112)

Main Purpose of the Job
To perform housekeeping duties, undertake cleaning in areas as directed to ensure the offices and rooms are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Provide a messenger service to the relevant laboratory and Provincial Hospital.

Key Job Responsibility

  • To clean the different venues/ offices/ rooms/ kitchens/ hallways and stairs on a daily basis to ensure a clean and hygienic condition.
  • Interpersonal skills in dealing with clients Responsible for vacuuming carpeted areas and spot cleaning carpets.
  • To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, and shelves.
  • Sweeping and mopping of floors.
  • To wash dishes in the kitchens, replenish kitchen supplies and wash/ clean fridges.
  • To empty waste bins and take waste to designated areas.
  • To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, showers etc. to ensure hygienic toilet facilities.
  • To replenish consumable items (Soap/ toilet rolls/ paper towels) and ensure that stock is always available.
  • To set up tables/ chairs and equipment for events as needed.
  • Removes laboratory waste/biohazardous waste, cleans bins and relines bins with plastic bags
  • Follow health and safety regulations and use chemicals as directed.
  • Report deficiencies or needs to the Co-ordinator.
  • Collect specimens and deliver reports to the hospital wards according to set procedures to facilitate work flow and report delivery.
  • Sorts and distributes internal/courier mail in the receiving office to ensure correct delivery of mail to departments.
  • Sort and deliver collected specimen to different laboratory departments.

Minimum requirements & key competency

  • Grade 10
  • 1-2 months on-the-job training
  • Previous experience in a Laboratory environment
  • Knowledge of health and safety
  • Basic understanding of health and safety
  • Knowledge of cleaning machinery/ cleaning materials and chemicals
  • Knowledge of logistics of campus / hospital /laboratory departments
  • Cleaning of high windows, application of various cleaning procedures (e.g. wax)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Time management Interpersonal skills in dealing with clients.

CLOSING DATE: 29 May 2025

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Enquiries may be directed to Oyama Mbalo @ (053) 831 3969, or e-mail application to [email protected]

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.


POSITION: Cleaner (Housekeeping) / Messenger (5/8 post)
DISCIPLINE: Clinical Pathology Laboratory
LOCATION: Springbok Hospital
BUSINESS UNIT: Northern Cape
PAY GRADE: A1
REFERENCE NUMBER: WCNC0425/001-01 (35500-001-2112)

Main Purpose of the Job
To perform housekeeping duties, undertake cleaning in areas as directed to ensure the offices and rooms are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Provide a messenger service to the relevant laboratory and Provincial Hospital.

Key Job Responsibility

  • To clean the different venues/ offices/ rooms/ kitchens/ hallways and stairs on a daily basis to ensure a clean and hygienic condition.
  • Interpersonal skills in dealing with clients Responsible for vacuuming carpeted areas and spot cleaning carpets.
  • To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, and shelves.
  • Sweeping and mopping of floors.
  • To wash dishes in the kitchens, replenish kitchen supplies and wash/ clean fridges.
  • To empty waste bins and take waste to designated areas.
  • To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, showers etc. to ensure hygienic toilet facilities.
  • To replenish consumable items (Soap/ toilet rolls/ paper towels) and ensure that stock is always available.
  • To set up tables/ chairs and equipment for events as needed.
  • Removes laboratory waste/biohazardous waste, cleans bins and relines bins with plastic bags
  • Follow health and safety regulations and use chemicals as directed.
  • Report deficiencies or needs to the Co-ordinator.
  • Collect specimens and deliver reports to the hospital wards according to set procedures to facilitate work flow and report delivery.
  • Sorts and distributes internal/courier mail in the receiving office to ensure correct delivery of mail to departments.
  • Sort and deliver collected specimen to different laboratory departments.

Minimum requirements & key competency

  • Grade 10
  • 1-2 months on-the-job training
  • Previous experience in a Laboratory environment
  • Knowledge of health and safety
  • Basic understanding of health and safety
  • Knowledge of cleaning machinery/ cleaning materials and chemicals
  • Knowledge of logistics of campus / hospital /laboratory departments
  • Cleaning of high windows, application of various cleaning procedures (e.g. wax)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Time management Interpersonal skills in dealing with clients.

CLOSING DATE: 29 May 2025

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Enquiries may be directed to Oyama Mbalo @ (053) 831 3969, or e-mail application to [email protected]

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

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