Cleaner needed at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: Abet level 2 or equivalent. Basic knowledge of the Legislative framework and processes related to cleaning. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to liaise with internal and external stake holders.
• Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Ability to organize and plan. Must be self-motivated and be prepared to rotate to other units.
• Ability to act with tact and insight. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principle.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work independently in a team. Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance.

Duties :

• Cleaning of floors (sweep, mop and buffing with cleaning machines). Cleaning of walls, windows, doors and window frames, bathrooms, showers and lockers, dusting, washing and polishing furniture.
• Cleaning corridors, theatre, x-rays, sluice rooms, kitchen, public toilets, offices, clinics, entrances, stairs, fire escapes, side walls, lifts, passages, waiting areas, equipment, and carpets.
• Removal of waste, cleaning bins, ensure segregation of waste. Adhere to the health care waste management policy and infection control prescripts. Operate heavy duty cleaning machines.
• Defrost and clean unit refrigerator; refill soap containers. Care for and cleaning of unit kitchen; controlling of stock in the kitchen and report to supervisor. Keeping trolleys clean.
• Controlling of stock in the kitchen. Completion of daily work activities on cleaning control list. Adhere to all cleaning service policies and procedures. Adhere to timelines. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Perform other duties as allocated by the supervisor. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor.
• Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).