Hospital Cleaning Technician — Safe, Efficient Care
Company
Department of Health
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R 100 440–R 145 080 a year
Posted
7 days ago
Via
via JobLeads
Job Description
Department of Health in Pretoria is recruiting a hospital cleaner to maintain cleanliness across wards, kitchens and patient areas. The role requires Grade 10 and provides shift work including weekends.
Prior hospital cleaning experience is beneficial, with responsibilities spanning waste disposal, replenishing supplies and daily reporting. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, follow safety procedures, handle cleaning chemicals safely and adhere to infection prevention standards
Prior hospital cleaning experience is beneficial, with responsibilities spanning waste disposal, replenishing supplies and daily reporting. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, follow safety procedures, handle cleaning chemicals safely and adhere to infection prevention standards
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