Netcare Hospital Cleaner Open Positions

Netcare Hospital Cleaner Open Positions


Company
JobServiceHub
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
12 days ago
Via
via Talent.com

Job Description
Overview

A Netcare Hospital Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and infection‑control standards across Netcare hospitals, clinics, emergency centres, and Primary Care facilities throughout South Africa.
Responsibilities
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of patient wards, operating theatres, waiting areas, and restrooms.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for healthcare cleaning and infection‑control protocols.
• Maintain sterile environments and support infection‑prevention efforts in high‑traffic areas.
• Assist in the routine upkeep of facilities to meet Netcare’s rigorous standards.
Salary & Benefits
• Entry‑level cleaner – ZAR 5,500–7,000 per month
• Experienced cleaner – ZAR 7,000–9,500 per month
• Theatre and ICU support cleaner – ZAR 7,500–10,500 per month
• Medicross clinic cleaner – ZAR 6,500–9,000 per month
• Cleaning team leader – ZAR 10,000–14,000 per month
• Cleaning supervisor – ZAR 14,000–19,000 per month
Netcare Facility Types and Cleaning Opportunities

Netcare Hospitals: Acute private hospital care across medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, and oncology disciplines, requiring specialised infection‑prevention and hygiene standards.

Netcare Emergency Centres: 24‑hour acute emergency treatment facilities that demand frequent sanitisation and strict infection‑control protocols.

Netcare Medicross Primary Care: Primary care clinics providing general practitioner consultations, pharmacy services, and allied health services, requiring consistent professional cleaning across consultation rooms, pharmacy areas, waiting rooms, and restrooms.
Locations
• Johannesburg, Gauteng – hospital and clinic cleaning, sterile environment maintenance, and patient ward hygiene
• Sandton, Gauteng – premium hospital cleaning and high‑standard healthcare hygiene
• Cape Town, Western Cape – hospital and clinic cleaning, infection‑control hygiene, and operating theatre support cleaning
• Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal – hospital cleaning, premium healthcare hygiene, and patient area maintenance
• Pretoria / Tshwane, Gauteng – hospital and clinic cleaning and premium facility hygiene
• Bloemfontein, Free State – hospital cleaning and facility hygiene services
• Polokwane, Limpopo – hospital cleaning and healthcare hygiene maintenance
• Mbombela, Mpumalanga – hospital cleaning and facility hygiene
• Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – hospital cleaning and premium facility hygiene services
Qualifications & Skills
• Education: No formal qualification required for entry‑level roles; Grade 10 or Grade 12 strongly preferred; good English communication skills advantageous.
• Experience: Previous cleaning experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of infection‑control procedures and hygiene protocols; ability to follow SOPs.
• Attributes: Reliability, attention to detail, and physical fitness to meet the demands of a healthcare cleaning environment.
• Certifications (advantageous):
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) awareness training
• Health and Safety (OHSA) awareness certificate
• First Aid Level 1 (advantageous but not required for entry‑level roles)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

Q What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa without a matric certificate?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R25.42 per hour from 1 March 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including the first 45 hours per week with no exceptions for entry-level roles.
Q Which documents are required to apply for cleaning staff positions through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank details uploaded to the ESSA system by 31 December 2025. No matric certificate or prior experience is mandatory for registration.
Q How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to cleaning staff contracts in South Africa from 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Overtime above 45 hours must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
Q What tax deductions apply to cleaning staff earning R25.42 per hour in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff earning below R95 750 per year pay zero income tax in the 2026 tax year. Employers must still deduct UIF at 1% of gross salary up to R177.12 per month.
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