Position: Cleaner: Housekeeping
Location: Sandringham, Johannesburg
Business Unit: Finance
Discipline: Facilities
Pay Grade: A3
Reference Number: CORPFIN0125/001-05 (04915-023-2112)
Closing Date: April 1, 2025
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is seeking dedicated individuals for the Cleaner: Housekeeping position in Sandringham, Johannesburg.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Perform daily cleaning of offices, rooms, kitchens, hallways, and staircases to maintain hygiene.
- Vacuum carpets and conduct spot-cleaning as needed.
- Dust, wipe, wash, or polish furniture, ledges, windowsills, cupboards, and shelves.
- Sweep and mop floors to maintain cleanliness.
- Wash dishes, clean fridges, and replenish kitchen supplies.
- Empty waste bins and dispose of waste in designated areas.
- Clean toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, and hand basins to ensure hygiene standards.
- Restock consumables such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
- Set up tables, chairs, and equipment for events as needed.
- Follow health and safety regulations, ensuring correct use of cleaning chemicals.
- Report any deficiencies or requirements to the Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies:
- Education: Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred)
- Experience: 1-2 months of on-the-job training
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Understanding of health and safety protocols
- Familiarity with cleaning machinery, materials, and chemicals
- Ability to clean high windows and apply different cleaning procedures (e.g., waxing)
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time management and communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV to the relevant Human Resources Practitioner/Administrator. The application must include:
- Certified copies of qualifications (if applicable)
- An evaluation certificate from SAQA for foreign qualifications
- Proof of registration with a relevant professional body (if applicable)
- Supporting documents such as ID and driver’s license
Email Applications to: corporate1@nhls.ac.za
Important Notes:
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their application is received.
- Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Candidates will undergo background checks, including criminal, financial, qualification, and social media verifications.
- Competency assessments, psychometric tests, and other evaluations may be required.
- Internal employees must complete 12 months in their current role before applying for transfers.
- The NHLS follows Employment Equity targets in filling positions.
- Remuneration will align with the advertised pay scale and recruitment policy.
- NHLS reserves the right to withdraw or modify the advertisement.
The NHLS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Apply today and be part of a professional and dynamic team!
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS): Cleaner
