CLEANER: EMS (SESSIONAL) (10 HOURS PER WEEK)
Department of Health and Wellness · Montagu EMS Overberg Stations
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 35/312
- Salary band
- Not specified
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: EMS Cape Winelands Stations: Montagu EMS Overberg Stations: Caledon MS West Coast Stations: Vredendal, Vredenburg and Porterville EMS Garden Route Stations: Grootbrak and George (Communications, Rescue Base and Fleet) Salary: R94.86 per hour Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience: Appropriate experience as a Cleaner in a hospital/health facility environment. Inherent requirements of the job: The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning machinery and household equipment. Rotate in different departments according to operational needs and requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse /waste products and adherence to policy and cleaning practices. Good interpersonal skills. Duties: Cleaning of all offices, common areas, kitchens and ablution facilities of the facility, 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. Provide relief services according to the needs of the service. 206 Application instructions: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: EMS Winelands District Office - Mr I. Naidoo Tel No: (023) 346-6000 / Ms A. Botha Tel No: (023) 346-6022 EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219 / Mr M Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100 EMS West Coast District Office – Mr E. Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S. Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853 EMS Garden Route District Office - Mr J Jansen Tel No: (044) 802-2517 / Ms L. Jacobs Tel No: (044) 802-2521 EMS Rural Operations Office - Mr L Nankoo Tel No: (044) 802-2515/Ms L Fortuin Tel No: (023) 007-0046 Notes: Emergency Medical Services is offering Sessional Cleaner Contracts to the successful candidates who reside within close proximity of the locations as stipulated above and meets the criteria as set above. Applicants will undergo an oral interview and a practical assessment. Candidates may be required to undergo a practical assessment. Closing Date: 19 October 2026
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- ✓Experience: Appropriate experience as a Cleaner in a hospital/health facility environment
- ✓Inherent requirements of the job: The ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning machinery and household equipment
- ✓Rotate in different departments according to operational needs and requirements
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the correct methods of handling and disposal of refuse /waste products and adherence to policy and cleaning practices
- ✓Good interpersonal skills
Key responsibilities
- •Cleaning of all offices, common areas, kitchens and ablution facilities of the facility, 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
- •, 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
- •Provide relief services according to the needs of the service
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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